Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy of Messages Private SMS Texting
Effective Date: 7th March 2025
Vareup built the Messages Private SMS Texting app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Vareup at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our Service. By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
For a better experience, we may request the following permissions and collect related data:
a. SMS Permissions
- We require READ_SMS and SEND_SMS permissions to allow users to send and receive SMS within the app.
- We do not collect, store, or share your SMS content.
b. Contact Information
- We require READ_CONTACTS permission to display contacts within the app.
- We do not upload or share your contact list with third parties.
c. Phone Call Permissions
- We require CALL_PHONE permission to allow users to make calls directly from the app.
- We do not record or store call history.
d. Internet Access
- We require INTERNET permission for app functionality, including serving ads and analytics.
e. Log Data
- We may collect data such as device name, operating system version, app configuration, and timestamps in case of errors to improve app performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:
- To provide core app functionalities (SMS, contacts, calls).
- To serve non-personalized ads via Google AdMob.
- To analyze app performance and improve user experience.
We do not share, sell, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Play Services
- AdMob (for displaying ads)
- Google Analytics for Firebase (for app usage analytics)
- Firebase Crashlytics (for crash reporting)
These services have their own privacy policies, which you should review.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
6. User Control & Data Deletion
- You can revoke permissions in your device settings at any time.
- If you wish to delete your data, please contact us at Utaibanaqshbandi@gmail.com
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at Utaibanaqshbandi@gmail.com.
Privacy Policy of Messages Private SMS Texting
Vareup built the Messages Private SMS Texting app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Vareup at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.
If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at Messages Private SMS Texting unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
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 SMS messages, contact information, and device information. The information that we request will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy.
The app does use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.
Link to privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app:
- Google Play Services
- AdMob
- Google Analytics for Firebase
- Firebase Crashlytics
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the app, we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.
This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third-party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
- To facilitate our Service;
- To provide the Service on our behalf;
- To perform Service-related services; or
- To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
This policy is effective as of 2021-03-26
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at utaibanaqshbandi@gmail.com.