Privacy Policy – Phone Dialer, Message & Contacts

Introduction

Phone Dialer, Message & Contacts app is developed by Tech Mantra AND GROUP and offered as a free app.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our application.

By using this app, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
We do not share your personal data with anyone except as described below.

1. App Overview

Phone Dialer, Message & Contacts is designed to enhance your calling, messaging, and contact management experience.
To function properly, it requires certain permissions and integrates with third-party services that help improve functionality and user experience.

2. Permissions We Request and Their Purpose

1. Contact Management

Permission: READ_CONTACTS
- Purpose: Access contact list to display and manage contacts.
- Data Accessed: Contact names, phone numbers, emails.
- Usage: Used for contact display, search, and quick actions.
- Data Handling: Data stays local on device.
Permission: WRITE_CONTACTS
- Purpose: Allows editing or adding new contacts.
- Data Accessed: Contact details.
- Usage: Used to update or create new contact entries.
- Data Handling: Data remains local; not shared externally.
Permission: READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Purpose: Access sync preferences for contacts and messages.
- Data Accessed: Sync configuration.
- Usage: Used for optional cloud sync.
- Data Handling: Data not stored externally.

2. Call Management (Includes Default Phone Handler)

Permission: SET_DEFAULT_DIALER (Implicit/Required for Default App)
- Purpose: Allows the app to be set as the default phone handler (Dialer) on the device.
- Data Accessed: None directly; controls system setting.
- Usage: Enables the app to manage all outgoing and incoming calls system-wide.
- Data Handling: Controls system setting; no user data collected by this permission itself.
Permission: READ_CALL_LOG
- Purpose: Displays recent, missed, and outgoing calls.
- Data Accessed: Call numbers, timestamps, duration.
- Usage: For call history features.
- Data Handling: Processed locally.
Permission: CALL_PHONE
- Purpose: Allows direct dialing from the app.
- Data Accessed: Dialed numbers.
- Usage: To make phone calls.
- Data Handling: Not stored or shared.
Permission: READ_PHONE_STATE
- Purpose: Detects incoming and outgoing call status.
- Data Accessed: Device call state info.
- Usage: For managing call UI and notifications.
- Data Handling: Not shared externally.
Permission: WAKE_LOCK
- Purpose: Keeps screen active during calls or alerts.
- Data Accessed: None.
- Usage: Prevents sleep during calls.
- Data Handling: No data collected.

3. Messaging (Includes Default SMS Handler)

Permission: SET_DEFAULT_SMS_APP (Implicit/Required for Default App)
- Purpose: Allows the app to be set as the default SMS handler on the device.
- Data Accessed: None directly; controls system setting.
- Usage: Enables the app to manage all incoming and outgoing text messages system-wide.
- Data Handling: Controls system setting; no user data collected by this permission itself.
Permission: SEND_SMS / RECEIVE_SMS / READ_SMS
- Purpose: Enables SMS messaging functionality.
- Data Accessed: Message content, sender, receiver info.
- Usage: For sending, receiving, and viewing SMS within the app.
- Data Handling: Processed locally; not shared with third parties.

4. User Interface & Connectivity

Permission: SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Purpose: Displays overlays (e.g., incoming call screen).
- Data Accessed: None.
- Usage: Used for floating call or message windows.
- Data Handling: No data collected.
Permission: POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Purpose: Shows notifications (e.g., missed calls, messages).
- Data Accessed: Notification content.
- Usage: For alerts and reminders.
- Data Handling: Not shared externally.
Permission: INTERNET
- Purpose: Enables ads, updates, and cloud sync.
- Data Accessed: None directly.
- Usage: Used for ads, analytics, cloud sync.
- Data Handling: Handled per partner policies.

3. Information Collection and Use

We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how user data is handled in our app.

For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

Phone Number: Our app accesses and collects your phone number to enable core dialer and SMS functionality, including identifying the active SIM card for outgoing calls/messages and managing your account profile.
SMS and Call Logs: As a default SMS and Phone handler, app accesses your SMS messages and Call Logs locally to display your communication history, provide call blocking, and manage your inbox.

Analytics & App Improvement

We may collect non-personal, aggregated usage data (such as app interactions or crash reports) to improve app stability and performance.
This data may be processed using trusted third-party analytics services such as Firebase or Microsoft Clarity.
These services do not use this data to personally identify users.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Any data shared with third-party SDKs is limited to what is strictly necessary for analytics, performance monitoring, or advertising and is handled according to their respective privacy policies.

User Control & Consent

Access to sensitive data (such as phone numbers) is clearly disclosed within the app and requires user permission.
You may revoke permissions at any time through your device settings.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We integrate third-party SDKs and tools to support ads, analytics, and crash reporting.
These providers have their own privacy policies governing data usage.

1. Google Play Services

Purpose: Core app functionality and analytics.
Privacy Policy Link: https://policies.google.com/privacy

2. AdMob (Google)

Purpose: Advertising and monetization.
Privacy Policy Link: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

3. Firebase Analytics

Purpose: App analytics and usage insights.
Privacy Policy Link: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

4. Firebase Crashlytics

Purpose: Crash and error reporting.
Privacy Policy Link: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

5. Facebook SDK

Purpose: Ad display and app insights.
Privacy Policy Link: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

6. Microsoft Clarity

Purpose: Analytics and user experience improvement.
Privacy Policy Link: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

5. Log Data

In case of an app error, we collect data (via third-party SDKs) such as device IP, name, OS version, and app activity time.
This helps us identify and fix issues efficiently.

6. Cookies

Our app itself does not use cookies, but some third-party SDKs may use them to improve performance or analytics.
You can control or disable cookies from your device settings.

7. Service Providers’ Access

Third-party service providers may access necessary information only to perform their assigned tasks and are obligated not to disclose or misuse it for other purposes.

8. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information.
However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute data security.

9. Links to Other Sites

Our app may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing each site’s privacy policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data, we delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 gemmakatelynn5725@gmail.com
📅 Effective Date: 2025-09-29
👤 Developer: Tech Mantra AND GROUP