Message Privacy Policy

 📄 Privacy Policy – Messages: Text SMS

Effective Date: DEC 2025

Messages Texting App built the Messages: Text SMS application as a free service. This app is provided at no cost and is intended for use “as is.”

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Service. By installing or using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy. All terms used here carry the same meanings as defined in our Terms & Conditions.

1. Information We Collect

We collect certain information to ensure the app works correctly and provides core SMS features such as sending, receiving, organizing, and backing up messages.

A. Personal Data

While using the app, you may be asked to provide certain information that can identify you as an individual. This may include, but is not limited to:

Contacts information (required for sending messages)

Media files (used only when you choose to send attachments)

SMS data (only because the app must function as a default SMS handler)

B. Usage Data

When you access the Service through a mobile device, we automatically collect:

Device type and model

Operating system information

IP address

App activity and diagnostic information

Browser or network type

Unique device identifiers

This information helps us improve app performance and resolve technical issues.

C. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as tags and beacons) to remember preferences and analyze usage patterns.

Types of cookies:

Session Cookies – help operate the app

Preference Cookies – remember your settings

Security Cookies – used for safety and protection

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Service

To send and receive SMS/MMS messages

To notify you about updates or new features

To offer backup & restore functionality

To improve app performance and user experience

To detect and fix technical issues

To provide customer support

To allow participation in features like scheduled messages, quick reply, etc.

3. Why We Access SMS, Contacts & Media

Because this app functions as a Default SMS Handler, we require access to:

SMS → to send, receive, organize, and restore messages

Contacts → to display contact names and send messages

Media → when you choose to attach images, videos, or files

We do NOT access or upload these files without your direct action.

4. Transfer of Data

Your information may be stored or processed on servers located outside your state or country. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in compliance with this Privacy Policy. We will not transfer your data unless adequate protection measures are in place.

5. Disclosure of Data

We may share your information only in these situations:

Legal Compliance – if required by law or government authorities

Rights Protection – to protect our rights, property, or safety

Service Security – to prevent fraud or technical issues

Public Safety – to protect users or the general public from harm

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

6. Data Security

Your privacy matters to us. While no method of digital transmission is 100% secure, we use industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party companies to improve our app, such as:

Analytics

Google Firebase – To understand app usage and improve performance

(Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy/

)

Advertising

Google AdMob – For in-app advertisements and remarketing

(You may see personalized ads based on your settings)

These services only access the information necessary for their specific tasks and cannot use it for any other purpose.

8. App Permissions Used

To enable messaging features, the app requests the following permissions:

READ_SMS / SEND_SMS / RECEIVE_SMS / RECEIVE_MMS

READ_CONTACTS

READ_PHONE_STATE

READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE / INTERNET

RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

CALL_PHONE

VIBRATE / WAKE_LOCK

Each permission is used only to support core SMS and app functions.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If such data is discovered, we immediately delete it.

10. Links to External Sites

Our app may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control their content or practices. Please review their privacy policies before using them.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.

When changes are made, we will:

Post the updated version on this page

Update the “Effective Date”

Notify users if required

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

📧 Email: hirensavani0311@gmail.com