Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Thank you for using Messages: SMS & Text Messages. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. By using our app, you consent to the practices described in this privacy policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to the Messages: SMS & Text Messages for mobile devices, developed by TeamOpine Solutions, and offered as a Freemium service. The app is intended for use "AS IS."

Definitions

User: Refers to the individual accessing or using the Service.

Service Provider: Refers to TeamOpine Solutions, the developer of this application.

Application: Refers to the app named "Messages: SMS & Text Messages" available for download on mobile devices.

Personal Data: Any information that can identify a specific individual.

Data Safety Summary

Our app does not collect personal data such as SMS content, contacts, phone numbers, or messages. However, limited device-level information such as IP address, device identifiers, and advertising ID may be automatically collected by third-party services like Google Firebase and Google AdMob for analytics, crash reporting, and advertising purposes.

All SMS messages, contacts, and related data are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to any external server.

Only anonymous analytics and crash data may be collected via Google Firebase to improve app performance and stability.

Information Collection

The Application may collect certain information automatically when you download and use it. This includes:

• Your device’s Internet Protocol address (IP address)
• The pages of the Application you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the duration of your session
• The operating system of your mobile device
• Crash reports via Firebase Crashlytics
• App analytics via Google Analytics for Firebase
• Device model and hardware information (for app optimization)
• Advertising identifiers for personalized ads via Google AdMob

Important Notes

• The app does not collect precise location data from your device.
• The app does not record, store, or transmit any audio or voice data in any form.
• The app does not upload, share, or sell your personal information.
• All your SMS messages, contacts, and related data remain stored locally on your device only.

Permissions We Use

Our Messages: SMS & Text Messages requires the following permissions to function correctly.

We only use these permissions to provide core app features.

We do not collect, store, or share any personal data through these permissions.

We request these permissions only to enable the app’s core functions:

• READ_SMS: To read and display your existing text messages.
• SEND_SMS:To allow you to send new text messages.
• RECEIVE_SMS & RECEIVE_MMS:To detect and display incoming messages in real-time.
• WRITE_SMS:To allow the app to delete or archive messages.
• READ_CONTACTS:To show contact names and photos instead of just phone numbers.
• RECORD_AUDIO:Used to record audio for voice messages.
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS:To alert you when a new message arrives (required for Android 13+). No personal data is collected or shared through this permission.
• READ_PHONE_STATE:This permission is used to detect the phone call state (such as call started or ended) so the app can trigger an optional after-call overlay screen with quick access features.
• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW:This permission is used to display overlay screen after a phone call ends, providing quick access to useful tools such as Message, Inbox, Schedule, Reminder, Ready-made Messages, and quick actions like Contact, Message, Email, and Calendar.

SMS Data Handling

We do not access, collect, store, or share your SMS content outside of your device.

All SMS messages are processed locally on your device and are never transmitted to any external server.

We do not use your SMS data for analytics, advertising, or any third-party services.

How We Handle Permissions

• You have full control over granting or denying permissions.
• Permissions are only used for core app functions.
• You are always in control and can revoke permissions from your device settings.
• If permission is denied, some features may not work.
• The app never collects hidden data without your consent.

Data Retention and Deletion

We do not collect, store, or upload any personal data such as SMS content, contacts, phone numbers, email, or location to our servers. All such data remains stored locally on your device and is fully under your control.

If you uninstall the application, all locally stored data will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.

However, the app uses third-party services such as Google Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, and Google AdMob, which may automatically collect limited device-level information such as IP address, device information, app usage data, and advertising identifiers.

This data is used only for analytics, crash reporting, and advertising purposes to improve app performance and user experience. These third-party services may retain such anonymized data according to their own data retention policies.

We do not have access to or control over this data, and it does not include any personal content such as SMS messages, contacts, or user communications.

Since we do not collect or store personal data on our own servers, there is no need for separate data deletion requests. All user data remains under your control on your device.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Analyze app usage and improve performance
• Display ads through Google AdMob (personalized or non-personalized based on your settings)
• Monitor crashes and improve stability using Firebase Crashlytics
• Measure engagement using Google Analytics for Firebase
• Evaluate usage patterns for future enhancements

All third-party SDKs integrated in the app (Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, Google AdMob) operate under their own privacy policies and only collect anonymous diagnostic or usage data. No personally identifiable data is ever shared with these services.

We may disclose user-provided and automatically collected information in the following cases:

• As required by law or legal process
• When necessary to protect our legal rights or user safety
• With trusted service providers acting on our behalf, under confidentiality agreements

Advertising

The app uses Google AdMob to display ads. Ads may be personalized or non-personalized depending on your device settings and user consent.

Google may use advertising identifiers to show relevant ads. Users can manage ad personalization through their Google account or device settings.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may collect limited information as described in their own privacy policies:

Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

Firebase Analytics: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Firebase Crashlytics: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

These services may collect anonymized data such as device information, usage data, and advertising identifiers.

We do not share any personal data such as SMS content, contacts, or messages with these services.

We may disclose user-provided and automatically collected information in the following cases:

• As required by law or legal process
• When necessary to protect our legal rights or user safety
• With trusted service providers acting on our behalf, under confidentiality agreements

Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all data collection by the Application at any time by uninstalling it from your device. Use your mobile OS or app marketplace’s standard uninstall process.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under the age of 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data, please contact us at teamopine@gmail.com.

GDPR Privacy

Under the GDPR, users have several key rights regarding their personal data. They have the right to be informed about how their data is collected, processed, and used. Users can request access to their data, ask for corrections if the data is inaccurate, and request deletion of their data when it is no longer needed or processed unlawfully ("Right to Erasure"). Users may also restrict the processing of their data under specific circumstances and have the right to data portability, allowing them to receive their data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller. Additionally, they can object to the processing of their data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.

CCPA Compliance (California, USA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request deletion of personal data
• Opt out of the sale of personal data (note: we do not sell your data)

Security

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information. We do not transmit any personal or sensitive data over the internet, and all local data is securely stored on the user’s device only.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review it from time to time. Continued use of the Application after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

Your Consent

By using the Application, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at Email: teamopine@gmail.com