Message App Policy
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is issued by Welcome Enterprise Apps ("we", "our", or "us"). It applies to the mobile application Messages : Text Messages SMS ("App") and all related services ("Services").
Messages : Text Messages SMS is designed to provide users with a fast, reliable, and organized SMS messaging experience. The App allows users to send and receive SMS messages, manage conversations, schedule messages, personalize themes, organize contacts, search messages, manage notifications, and quickly perform messaging actions after phone calls.
This Privacy Policy explains what information is processed, why Android permissions are required, how third-party SDKs operate within the App, and how we protect your privacy.
2. OUR PRIVACY COMMITMENT
- Your SMS and MMS conversations remain stored on your own device unless you intentionally share or export them.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
- We do not upload your SMS messages, contacts, call history, or personal conversations to our servers.
- Only limited technical and diagnostic information required for analytics, crash reporting, notifications, and application improvement may be processed by trusted third-party providers.
- We continuously work to protect user privacy and comply with Google Play Developer Policies.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
a. Information Stored Locally
The following information remains stored locally on your device and is used only to provide messaging functionality:
- SMS messages
- MMS messages
- Scheduled SMS messages
- Draft messages
- Message folders
- Theme preferences
- Conversation settings
- Application preferences
- Notification preferences
We do not upload your conversations or personal messages to our own servers.
b. Technical & Device Information
Trusted service providers may collect limited technical information including:
- Device model
- Android version
- Application version
- Device language
- Crash logs
- Diagnostic reports
- Anonymous performance statistics
c. Advertising & Analytics Information
- Google Advertising ID (where available)
- Firebase Analytics events
- Application usage statistics
- Anonymous performance information
4. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
| Purpose | Information Used | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| SMS Messaging | SMS & MMS data | Core messaging functionality |
| Scheduled Messages | Scheduled SMS details | User requested feature |
| Contact Integration | Device contacts | Display contact names and start conversations |
| Application Improvement | Usage statistics | Improve stability and performance |
| Crash Reporting | Crash diagnostics | Resolve software issues |
| Push Notifications | Device messaging token | Deliver notifications |
| Analytics | Anonymous analytics | Understand application usage |
5. THIRD-PARTY LIBRARIES & SDKs
The App integrates trusted third-party SDKs and libraries to provide messaging functionality, analytics, notifications, performance monitoring, networking, and user interface improvements.
Google Services
- Firebase Analytics – Application analytics.
- Firebase Remote Config – Feature configuration.
- Firebase Cloud Messaging – Push notifications.
- Firebase Crashlytics (NDK) – Crash reporting.
- Google Play Services Location – Location support for optional messaging features.
- Google Maps SDK – Map display functionality where applicable.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Messaging & Contacts Libraries
- Android SMSMMS Library
- Mobile Contacts Library
- LibPhoneNumber
- UCE Handler
- EventBus
Networking Libraries
- OkHttp
- Android Browser Library
- WorkManager
User Interface Libraries
- Lottie Animations
- Facebook Shimmer
- BlurView
- Glide
- Gesture Views
- Circle Image View
- Flexbox Layout
- Dots Indicator
- Compose UI
- Coil Compose
Additional Libraries
- Dexter Permission Library
- RxJava
- Preference Library
- Kotlin Standard Library
- Material Design Components
- AndroidX Libraries
- Multidex Support
These SDKs may collect limited technical information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review each provider's privacy policy for additional details.
6. APP PERMISSIONS & PURPOSES
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| READ_SMS | Display and organize SMS conversations. |
| SEND_SMS | Send SMS messages requested by the user. |
| WRITE_SMS | Store and manage SMS messages when the App is selected as the default SMS application. |
| RECEIVE_SMS | Receive incoming SMS messages. |
| BROADCAST_SMS | Allow the App to properly receive SMS broadcasts when acting as the default messaging application. |
| READ_CONTACTS / WRITE_CONTACTS | Display contact names, create contacts, and update contact information when requested by the user. |
| CALL_PHONE | Allow users to place calls directly from conversations. |
| READ_PHONE_STATE | Support optional after-call messaging features and device state detection. |
| READ_CALENDAR | Allow scheduling SMS reminders and calendar-based messaging features when initiated by the user. |
| SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM | Deliver scheduled SMS messages at the selected date and time. |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Display notifications for incoming messages and scheduled reminders. |
| SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW | Support optional quick reply and after-call messaging overlays. |
| READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE | Allow users to select media files for MMS attachments on supported Android versions. |
| INTERNET | Required for Firebase services, analytics, notifications, and optional online features. |
| RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED | Restore scheduled messages and notification services after device restart. |
| VIBRATE | Provide vibration feedback for message notifications. |
7. DATA SECURITY & RETENTION
- Your SMS messages, MMS messages, contacts, and scheduled messages remain stored locally on your device unless you choose to export or share them.
- We do not maintain copies of your conversations on our own servers.
- Anonymous analytics, crash reports, and diagnostic information collected by trusted third-party providers are retained according to their respective privacy policies.
- We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction.
- Although we strive to use commercially acceptable methods to protect information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
8. ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER
Our App may display advertisements and promotional content provided by trusted third-party advertising partners. Although we carefully choose our advertising providers, we do not directly control the specific advertisements that may appear within the App.
The App may use Google advertising services and other trusted partners to display relevant advertisements and improve the overall user experience.
While we require our partners to comply with applicable laws and Google Play policies, we do not endorse or assume responsibility for:
- The accuracy, legality, safety, or reliability of third-party advertisements.
- Products or services promoted through advertisements.
- External websites or applications opened from advertisements.
- Downloads, APK files, software installations, or purchases completed through third-party advertisements.
- The privacy practices of external websites or applications.
Users should review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party services they access through advertisements.
9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Some of our trusted third-party service providers, including Firebase services and Google services, may process limited technical information using servers located in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required by applicable privacy laws, these providers implement appropriate contractual, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.
By using the App, you acknowledge that certain technical information may be processed internationally by these trusted providers in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS & CHOICES
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
- Grant or revoke Android permissions through your device settings.
- Choose whether the App becomes your default SMS application.
- Control notification permissions.
- Manage scheduled messages.
- Delete SMS messages and conversations from your device.
- Delete application data through Android settings.
- Uninstall the App at any time.
- Reset or limit your Google Advertising ID through Android privacy settings.
Most messaging information remains stored locally on your own device and can be managed directly by you.
11. JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS
European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are located within the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have rights including:
- Right to access your personal information.
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information.
- Right to request deletion where legally applicable.
- Right to restrict certain processing activities.
- Right to object to specific processing activities.
- Right to data portability where applicable.
California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
California residents may have additional rights including:
- Right to know what categories of personal information are processed.
- Right to request deletion of applicable personal information.
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information.
- Right not to receive discriminatory treatment when exercising privacy rights.
12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Messages : Text Messages SMS is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13, or the minimum legal age required within your jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, reasonable steps will be taken to remove such information.
Parents or legal guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact us using the details provided below.
13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, application functionality, security practices, or third-party services.
Updated versions of this Privacy Policy become effective immediately upon publication within the App, our website, or the Google Play Store listing.
We encourage users to periodically review this Privacy Policy to remain informed about how information is processed and protected.
14. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, comments, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Developer:
Welcome Enterprise Apps
Email:
welcomeenterprise.consoleteam@gmail.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate privacy-related inquiries as promptly as possible.