Privacy Policy for Messages - SMS Text Messaging

Effective Date: August 05, 2025

Melon Softech ("we", "our", or "us") has developed this Messages - SMS Text Messaging ("App") to provide users with enhanced messaging functionality on their Android devices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.

1. Information Collection and Use

We do not collect any personally identifiable information without your explicit consent. However, to ensure proper functioning and app improvement, we may collect:

  • Message Content (local only): All messages are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to our servers.
  • Contact Information: Accessed only for showing contacts, creating groups, and sending messages.
  • Device Information: Such as model, OS version, and crash logs via Firebase Crashlytics, used to fix issues and improve performance.
  • Ad Identifiers: Google Ads SDK may collect device identifiers for ad personalization.
2. Permissions We Use and Why
  • SMS: To send, receive, and manage messages
  • Contacts: To display contact names and allow adding/editing
  • Phone: To enable dialing numbers
  • Storage: For backing up and restoring messages
  • Notification Access: To manage and customize notifications
  • Internet: To serve ads and send crash reports
3. Data Storage and Security
  • All personal data (messages, contacts) are stored locally on your device.
  • We do not transfer or store your messages or contacts on our servers.
  • Firebase Crashlytics may collect anonymized crash data to help us debug issues.
  • We use industry-standard security practices to protect data against unauthorized access.
4. Data Retention and Deletion
  • Your messages and backups remain only on your device and are under your control.
  • Uninstalling the app or clearing app data will delete all local information.
  • Crash and analytics data are stored as per Firebase policies.
5. Third-Party Services

Our app uses third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google AdMob: For displaying ads. View Policy
  • Firebase Crashlytics: For collecting crash reports. View Policy
6. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

7. Compliance with Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests (e.g., court orders or subpoenas), provided such disclosure is legally required.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in this document, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: melonsoftech@gmail.com