Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide and improve our services.

Data Linked to You

The following data is collected and linked to your identity:

• Phone Number: Collected to provide the SMS filtering service and ensure proper configuration of settings.
• User ID: We assign a unique user ID to track your account and subscription status. This is used for app functionality and analytics.

Data Not Linked to You

This data is collected and processed in an anonymized way and cannot be used to identify you:

• Usage Data: We may collect anonymized, aggregated data about how the app is used (e.g., number of messages filtered, features accessed). This helps us identify trends, improve app performance, and identify bugs.
• SMS and MMS Text Messages: We will collect de-identified SMS and MMS text messages from callers that are not in your contacts and filter all those that are spam. These texts are used to help us identify spam and are not connected to your personal information when we collect and store them.

Information We DO NOT Collect

We do not collect any content that is not essential for app functionality:

• Messages from known senders: We cannot read, store, or access the content from text messages sent from known senders or numbers.
• Contact Lists: We do not access or store your contacts.
• Location Data: We do not collect any location information.
• Device Information: We do not collect device identifiers, such as the Advertising Identifier (IDFA), for tracking purposes.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to provide and improve our SMS filtering service:

• SMS Filtering: Process your phone number to enable spam filtering functionality
• Service Improvement: Analyze anonymous usage patterns to improve filter accuracy
• Customer Support: Provide technical assistance when requested
• Account Management: Manage your subscription and user account

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• End-to-End Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Secure Storage: Your phone number is stored securely with enterprise-grade security measures
• Access Controls: Strict limits on who can access your information
• Regular Audits: Security measures are regularly reviewed and updated

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Phone Numbers: Deleted when you uninstall the app or cancel your subscription
• Usage Analytics: Anonymous data may be retained for service improvement
• Account Data: Permanently deleted within 30 days of account closure

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners to provide our service:

• Apple App Store: App downloads and in-app purchases are processed by Apple
• Cloud Infrastructure: We use secure cloud services to protect and process data

We do not share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or marketing companies.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: Request information about data we have collected
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-Out: Stop using our service and have your data deleted

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• CAN-SPAM Act
• Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, new legal requirements, or enhanced privacy protections. Users will be notified of material changes via app update, and continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.