Contacts: Text & Phone Dialer Privacy Policy
1. Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Contacts – Text, Phone Dailer available on the Google Play Store, worldwide. The App is intended for users aged 13 years and older (or the applicable digital age of consent in your jurisdiction). Please do not use this App if you do not meet this requirement.
2. Information We Collect
Our App handles sensitive device data to deliver core features — call management, call blocking, contacts, and messaging. Here is a full breakdown of the data involved:
A. Contacts Data
- The App accesses your device contacts list to display, manage, and identify callers and message senders.
- Contacts data is processed locally on your device only and is never uploaded, shared, or sold to any third party.
B. Call Logs & Call Information
- The App accesses call logs, incoming call numbers, and call status to enable call blocking and caller identification.
- All call-related data is processed locally on your device. No call data is transmitted to external servers.
- The App does not record or store call audio in any form.
C. Messages (SMS & MMS)
- The App reads, sends, and manages SMS and MMS messages to provide the built-in messaging feature.
- Message content is stored locally on your device and is never uploaded, shared, or accessed by us remotely.
- The App may identify spam or unwanted messages using on-device processing to support message filtering features.
- We do not read, scan, or analyze the content of your messages for advertising or profiling purposes.
D. Phone State Information
- Phone state access is used to detect incoming calls and apply blocking rules in real time.
- The App does not record phone calls or store phone state logs externally.
E. Device & Usage Data
| Data Type | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device Information | Brand, model, OS version, screen size, language | Compatibility & performance |
| IP Address | Anonymized as soon as technically possible | Security & fraud prevention |
| Advertising ID | Resettable, anonymous Google-assigned ad ID | Personalized ads via Google AdMob |
| App Usage Data | Crash reports, performance logs (no personal content) | Bug fixing & improvement |
| Device ID | Anonymous alphanumeric identifier for your device | Analytics & fraud prevention |
F. Data We Do NOT Collect
- Precise or approximate GPS location
- Call audio recordings
- Message content for advertising or profiling
- Passwords or financial information
- Photos, camera, or microphone data
3. App Permissions Explained
The App requests the following Android permissions to deliver its core functionality. All sensitive data accessed through these permissions is processed locally on your device.
To display, search, add, edit, and manage your contacts. Used for caller identification and message sender lookup.
To display your call history, apply blocking rules, and identify incoming callers.
To allow in-app dialing and to answer or block incoming calls directly through the App.
To detect incoming calls in real time and trigger call blocking or caller ID features.
To read, display, send, and manage your SMS and MMS messages within the App's messaging feature. Message content stays on your device only.
To notify you about blocked calls, incoming messages, identified callers, and important app alerts.
The App may request to be set as the default phone or call-blocking app on your device. This is required to effectively intercept and block unwanted or spam calls before they reach you.
The App may request to be set as your default SMS app to fully manage sending, receiving, and organizing your messages in one place.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Display, manage, and organize your contacts
- Identify incoming callers and message senders
- Block unwanted, spam, or fraudulent calls
- Filter and manage SMS/MMS messages including spam detection
- Display call history and messaging threads
- Enable in-app dialing and messaging
- Serve advertisements via Google AdMob (using anonymous Advertising ID only)
- Improve app stability through anonymous crash and performance reports
- Respond to support inquiries and privacy requests
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not use your contacts, call logs, or message content for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond delivering core App features.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: You grant permissions explicitly when prompted by Android (e.g., contacts, SMS, calls)
- Contract: Processing is necessary to deliver the features you installed the App for
- Legitimate Interests: To improve App performance, prevent abuse, and serve non-targeted ads
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations worldwide
6. Data Storage & Security
- On-Device Only: All contacts, call logs, and message content are stored locally on your device. We have no access to this data remotely.
- No External Servers: No personal data (contacts, messages, call logs) is transmitted to or stored on our servers.
- Encryption in Transit: Any data transmitted (e.g., crash reports, anonymous analytics) is protected using SSL/TLS encryption.
- Security Measures: We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of data.
- Limitation: No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data sent over the internet.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may independently collect limited data per their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | In-app advertising (uses Advertising ID only) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Analytics for Firebase | Anonymous usage analytics & crash reporting | firebase.google.com/support/privacy |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reporting & stability monitoring | firebase.google.com/support/privacy |
| Google Play Services | App distribution & core Android functionality | policies.google.com/privacy |
These services comply with Google Play policies. We do not share your contacts, messages, or call data with any of these services. All third-party data collection is limited to anonymous device and usage identifiers.
8. Data Disclosure
We may share limited data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Anonymous analytics and crash data with trusted partners listed above
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or lawful government request
- Safety: To protect the safety or rights of our users or the general public
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data may transfer as part of that transaction
We never sell, rent, or share your contacts, call logs, or message content with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for marketing purposes.
9. Advertising & Opt-Out
We display ads via Google AdMob using your anonymous Advertising ID. To opt out of personalized advertising:
- Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization on your Android device
- Reset your Advertising ID: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID
- Visit google.com/settings/ads
- Visit optout.networkadvertising.org
Opting out means ads will no longer be personalized, but you will still see non-personalized ads.
10. International Data Transfers
As we serve users globally, anonymous usage data (crash reports, analytics) may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our third-party service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required by applicable law (e.g., GDPR).
11. Your Privacy Rights
🇺🇸 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
- Right to know what personal data is collected and how it's used
- Right to request deletion of your personal data
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
🇪🇺 EEA / UK Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA)
🇨🇦 Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)
- Right to know why your data is collected and how it's used
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
🇮🇳 India Residents (DPDP Act 2023)
- Right to access information about processing of your personal data
- Right to correction and erasure of personal data
- Right to grievance redressal
- Right to nominate a representative to exercise your rights
🌍 All Other Users
You may contact us at any time to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any data associated with your use of the App. We will respond within 30 days.
You can also revoke app permissions at any time via Settings → Apps → Contacts → Permissions on your Android device. Uninstalling the App will stop all data access and remove locally stored App data.
12. Children's Privacy
This App is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable digital age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at unseenapps1@gmail.com and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.
13. Data Retention
- On-device data (contacts, messages, call logs) is retained on your device until you delete it or uninstall the App.
- Anonymous analytics data is retained by third-party services per their own retention policies.
- Support communications are retained only as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When significant changes are made, we will notify you via the App or the Google Play Store listing. The updated Policy will be effective as of the "Last Updated" date shown at the top. Your continued use of the App after that date constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us:
Unseenapps
📧 Email: unseenapps1@gmail.com
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