Messages For Android

"Depending on your use, the app may request permissions such as: CALL_PHONE, READ_PHONE_STATE, READ_CONTACTS, WRITE_CONTACTS, READ_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS, SEND_SMS... This app uses third-party addons that collect varied data, which may include device identifiers, location, mobile network coverage and performance, installed apps list and usage stats."

The app requests an extreme range of device permissions — reading/sending SMS, accessing contacts, making phone calls, reading installed apps — far beyond what most apps need, and shares installed app lists with third-party data partners.

"When this app is in use (or running in the background) we collect and share with our business partners the following device and location data: Precise location data of the device, WiFi signals or Bluetooth Low Energy devices in your proximity... Our app gathers device identifiers, location, network info, and usage stats for analysis and market research by partners, including data such as operating system, GPS coordinates, network SSID/BSSID."

The app collects precise GPS coordinates, WiFi SSIDs/BSSIDs, and Bluetooth signals even when running in the background, sharing this with multiple location data brokers (Outlogic, Huq, Cuebiq) for commercial purposes.

"This app uses third-party services provided by Cuebiq Group, LLC that collect device identifiers, precise location information, network status, and app usage patterns. With the user's consent, this data is collected and shared with Cuebiq for the purposes of advertising, analytics, attribution, research, and improving service offerings. Cuebiq may share your data with its Trusted Partners and other third parties."

The app embeds numerous third-party SDKs (Monedata, Outlogic, Huq, Low Lag Labs, Cuebiq, Massive, plus multiple ad networks) that each independently collect data from the user's device and share it further with their own partner networks.

"AdMob is an advertising service provided by Google LLC. Personal Data processed: Trackers; unique device identifiers for advertising (Google Advertiser ID or IDFA, for example); Usage Data... These services allow us and our advertising partners to show relevant ads to you on third-party websites, apps, and platforms based on your past visits or activity."

Multiple advertising SDKs use device advertising IDs (GAID/IDFA), trackers, and behavioral retargeting to track users across apps, websites, and platforms, building cross-service profiles for targeted advertising.

"We may update this Policy from time to time and will post the new Policy here. Please refer to the Last Updated date above to review the most recent version of our Policy."

The company can modify the privacy policy at any time with no obligation to notify users directly — users are expected to check for changes themselves.

"We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy and to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Usage Data may be kept for a shorter period unless needed for security/functionality or required by law."

No specific retention periods are defined — data is kept for as long as the company deems 'necessary,' with broad exceptions for legal obligations, disputes, and security that could extend retention indefinitely.

"Whenever made possible, you can access, update or request deletion of Your Personal Data directly within Your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us to assist You. You may exercise Your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, and opposition by contacting Us... at akshaywedshetal@gmail.com."

Account and data deletion requires emailing a personal Gmail address with no guaranteed response time or self-service option, creating friction for users trying to exercise their deletion rights.