Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 28, 2025
Last Updated: February 09, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the Messages: Text Messaging App (“Application”), developed by Messages SMS Text Messenger (“we”, “us”, or “Service Provider”). The Application is provided as a free service and is intended for use AS IS.

1. Overview

We respect user privacy and are committed to transparency.
This policy explains:

  • What data the Application collects

  • How the data is used

  • When data is shared

  • How data is protected

2. SMS and Contacts Data (On-Device Only)

The Application allows users to send, receive, and manage SMS/MMS messages and contacts.

  • SMS, MMS, phone numbers, contact names, and conversation data are accessed only on the user’s device

  • This data is not uploaded, transmitted, or stored on external servers

  • This data is not shared with third parties

  • This data is used only for core app functionality

3. App Activity & Installed Apps Information

The Application collects app activity information, which may include:

  • App interactions (such as app opens, feature usage, and session duration)

  • App lifecycle events (foreground/background state)

  • Crash events and error states

  • Detection of the presence of specific third-party apps (for example, checking whether certain messaging or calling apps are installed)

    ### Installed Apps Information

    The Application may detect the presence of certain third-party applications installed on the user’s device (such as messaging or calling apps) solely to enable interoperability features, shortcuts, or calling intents.

    This information is used only to improve app functionality and user experience.  
    The Application does not collect a full list of installed apps, does not access app content, and does not share this information for profiling purposes.


Purpose

This information is used for:

  • App functionality

  • Analytics and performance measurement

  • Advertising and fraud prevention

The Application does not collect a full list of installed apps, does not access other apps’ content, and does not use this information for user profiling.

4. Diagnostics and Crash Reporting

The Application collects diagnostics data, including:

  • Crash logs

  • Performance metrics

  • Stability and error reports

This data is collected to:

  • Improve app stability

  • Detect and fix technical issues

  • Enhance overall performance

5. Device Identifiers

The Application and its advertising partners may collect device or other identifiers, such as:

  • Advertising ID

This data is used for:

  • Advertising and ad measurement

  • Analytics

  • Fraud prevention and security

Users can reset or limit Advertising ID usage through device settings.

6. Data Sharing

We do not share SMS or contacts data.

The following data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers:

  • App activity data

  • Diagnostics and crash data

  • Device identifiers (Advertising ID)

This sharing is strictly limited to:

  • Analytics

  • Advertising

  • App functionality

  • Security and fraud prevention

7. Third-Party Services Used

The Application uses the following third-party services:

  • Google AdMob (including mediation partners such as Meta, InMobi, IronSource, Vungle, Pangle, Liftoff)

  • Firebase Analytics

  • Firebase Crashlytics

  • Firebase Remote Config

These services process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Permissions

The Application may request permissions for:

  • SMS and MMS handling

  • Contacts access

  • Phone call and call state handling

  • Notifications

  • Overlay and full-screen features

  • Scheduled messages (exact alarms)

  • Internet connectivity for ads and analytics

All permissions are used only for their stated features.

9. Location Data

The Application does not request or collect precise or approximate location data.

Advertising partners may infer general regional information based on network signals, which does not involve location permissions.

10. Data Retention and Deletion

  • On-device data is deleted when the Application is uninstalled

  • Data collected by third-party services is retained according to their policies

  • Users may control ad personalization via device settings

11. Children’s Privacy

The Application is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Legal Compliance

We may disclose data if required by law or legal process, in accordance with applicable regulations.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted within the Application or on the policy page.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email.

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