Message: Texting SMS Messenger

📋 Introduction

Welcome to Message: Texting SMS Messenger ("the App", "we", "our", or "us"), developed and published by Magic Makers under the package identifier com.message.texting.sms.messenger. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being fully transparent about how your information is handled.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to all versions of the App available on the Google Play Store and all related services we provide.

By installing or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use the App.

📊 Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate and improve the App. Here is a complete breakdown:

2.1 Information Processed Locally on Your Device

The following data is accessed and processed entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party (except as described in Section 5):

• SMS and MMS messages — read from and written to your device's SMS database to display, send, and manage your conversations.
• Contacts — read from your device to display sender names and suggest recipients. Contact data stays on-device.
• Media files — photos, videos, and audio accessed or captured for MMS attachments. Files remain on your device.
• Phone number / SIM identity — read locally to identify which SIM card to use for sending messages in dual-SIM scenarios.
• Hidden messages vault — protected locally using your device's biometric / PIN authentication. This data is never uploaded.
• Backup files — when you use the Backup & Restore feature, backup files are saved to your device storage. We do not have access to these files.
• Scheduled messages — stored locally on your device and delivered via a background service. Message content is never sent to our servers.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, the following anonymous, non-personal technical data may be collected automatically by our third-party analytics and crash-reporting providers:

• Crash reports — stack traces, device model, Android version, and app version collected when the App crashes (via Firebase Crashlytics). No message content is included.
• Usage analytics — anonymized events such as feature usage frequency, screen views, and session duration (via Firebase Analytics). These events are associated with a randomly generated analytics ID, not your identity.
• Device information — device model, operating system version, screen resolution, and language/locale settings, used to improve compatibility.
• App performance data — launch time, memory usage, and ANR (Application Not Responding) events, used to detect performance regressions.

2.3 In-App Purchase Information

If you purchase a premium subscription or one-time feature unlock, payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play Billing. We do not receive, store, or process your payment card details. We receive only a confirmation token indicating whether a purchase was successful and its associated product ID.

2.4 Advertising Data

If you use the free (ad-supported) version of the App, Google AdMob may collect information to serve contextual and interest-based advertisements. This may include your advertising ID and general device information. See Section 5 for details. You can opt out of interest-based ads at any time via your device's Google settings.

🛡️ Information We Do NOT Collect

We believe in radical transparency. The following is an explicit list of data we never collect, store, transmit, or share:

⚙️ How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect solely for the following legitimate purposes:

4.1 Operating the App

• Displaying your SMS and MMS conversations in an organized, readable interface.
• Sending and receiving text messages on your behalf using your device's SIM card(s).
• Delivering scheduled messages at the date and time you specified.
• Enabling group SMS management, spam filtering, and message blocking.
• Providing quick reply functionality from notifications.
• Securing your hidden messages vault with biometric or PIN authentication.
• Playing back voice note attachments in MMS conversations.

4.2 Improving the App

• Using anonymous crash reports to identify and fix software defects.
• Analyzing aggregated, anonymized usage patterns to prioritize feature development.
• Detecting and resolving performance issues such as slow launch times or excessive battery usage.

4.3 Serving Advertisements (Free Version Only)

• Displaying banner and native advertisements served by Google AdMob to support the free tier of the App.
• We do not use your message content, contacts, or any personal data to target advertisements.

4.4 Processing Purchases

• Verifying in-app purchase receipts via Google Play Billing to unlock premium features.
• Removing advertisements for users who have purchased a premium subscription.

4.5 Legal Compliance

• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, or legally enforceable requests from governmental authorities.
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and protecting the rights of users and third parties.

We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for automated profiling or decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you. We do not share your data with data brokers, marketing companies, or any third parties beyond those described in Section 5.

🔗 Third-Party Services

The App integrates the following third-party SDKs. Each operates under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review. These are the only third parties with whom any data is shared:

Opting Out of Analytics and Ads

• Firebase Analytics: You can opt out by navigating to App Settings → Privacy → Opt out of analytics within the App, or by enabling "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on your Android device (Settings → Google → Ads).
• AdMob Personalized Ads: Reset or opt out of your Advertising ID at any time via Android Settings → Google → Ads → Delete advertising ID (Android 12+) or Opt out of Ads Personalization (older Android versions).
• Crashlytics: Crash reporting is active by default to help us maintain App stability. You may disable it in App Settings if you prefer.

Data Processing Location

Google LLC is headquartered in the United States. Data processed by the above SDKs may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States or other countries. Google participates in the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework and employs Standard Contractual Clauses for EU/EEA data transfers. For details, refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

🔐 Android Permissions

The following permissions are declared in the App's manifest. We request only those permissions that are strictly necessary to deliver the features you use. Each permission is explained below in plain English:

You may revoke any permission at any time via Android Settings → Apps → Message: Texting SMS Messenger → Permissions. Revoking a permission will disable the associated feature but will not delete your existing messages.

🗄️ Data Retention

Data Stored on Your Device

Your SMS/MMS messages, contacts, media, scheduled messages, and hidden vault contents are stored on your device and subject to your own retention choices. You can delete individual messages, conversations, or your entire message history at any time within the App. Uninstalling the App will remove App-specific data; messages stored in the Android SMS database may persist depending on your device's behavior.

Analytics Data (Firebase Analytics)

Anonymous analytics events are retained by Google for up to 14 months by default, after which they are automatically deleted. You can find more information in Firebase's data retention documentation.

Crash Reports (Firebase Crashlytics)

Crash logs are retained by Google for up to 90 days, after which they are automatically purged.

Purchase Records

Purchase verification tokens are retained for as long as necessary to validate your active subscription or license, and for a reasonable period thereafter for accounting and dispute resolution purposes, in accordance with applicable law.

Deletion Requests

If you would like us to delete any analytics or crash data associated with your installation, please contact us at khokhartushar15@gmail.com. Please include your app version, device model, and approximate installation date to assist us in identifying your data. We will respond within 30 days.

🔒 Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement multiple layers of protection:

• Local encryption for the hidden vault: Messages stored in the hidden vault are encrypted using AES-256 encryption at rest on your device. The encryption key is derived from your PIN or biometric authentication data and never stored in plaintext.
• No message transmission to our servers: Because your messages are processed entirely on-device and never sent to our infrastructure, there is no server-side attack surface for your message content.
• HTTPS for all network communication: Any network requests made by the App (e.g., to Firebase services) use TLS 1.2 or higher to encrypt data in transit.
• Android's built-in security model: The App is sandboxed by Android's application security framework, preventing other apps from accessing your message data without explicit permission.
• Regular security updates: We actively monitor security advisories related to our dependencies and release patches promptly when vulnerabilities are discovered.

Despite our best efforts, no security system is impenetrable. We encourage you to use a strong device PIN or password and keep your Android operating system updated to benefit from the latest security patches.

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting any personal information we hold, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach (where required under GDPR).

👶 Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at, designed for, or intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and certain other jurisdictions).

We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. The App is rated for users aged 13 and above on the Google Play Store in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR-K).

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under the relevant age threshold has used the App and any personal information may have been collected, please contact us immediately at khokhartushar15@gmail.com. We will promptly investigate and, if applicable, delete any such information.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the applicable age of consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records.

⚖️ Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have specific legal rights regarding your personal data. We honor these rights regardless of where you are located.

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Switzerland)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent national legislation:

Our lawful basis for processing anonymous analytics and crash data is legitimate interests (improving app quality and stability). Our lawful basis for processing ad-related data is consent, which you may withdraw at any time by opting out of personalized ads on your device.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection supervisory authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). For the EU, find your local authority at edpb.europa.eu.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants you the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect about you, the sources from which it is collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: Request that we delete any personal information we have collected from or about you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information to third parties, nor do we share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You therefore need not opt out because this practice does not occur.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. You will receive the same quality of service regardless of whether you exercise your rights.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not use sensitive personal information (such as precise location, race, religion, health, financial, or biometric data) for purposes beyond those permitted by the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at khokhartushar15@gmail.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request." We will respond within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Exercising Your Rights

To submit any privacy rights request, email us at khokhartushar15@gmail.com. Please include:

• Your full name and country of residence
• A description of your request and the right(s) you wish to exercise
• Your app version (visible in App Settings → About)
• Your approximate installation date and device model (to help locate any relevant data)

We will acknowledge your request within 72 hours and provide a substantive response within 30 days (extendable by a further 30 days for complex requests, with notice).

🔔 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
• Notify you via an in-app notification or a prominent notice within the App for material changes.
• For significant changes that affect how we handle your data, we may request your acknowledgment or fresh consent before continuing to use the App.

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Previous versions of this Privacy Policy are available upon request by contacting us at khokhartushar15@gmail.com.

📬 Contact Us

We welcome your questions, concerns, and feedback about this Privacy Policy or our data practices. You may contact our privacy team using the details below:

For users in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom who are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate your complaint to your local data protection authority (see Section 10 for details).