Privacy Policy for ReSMS

Effective Date:  25/06/2025
Last Updated: 25/06/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how ReSMS ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Contacts Information (READ_CONTACTS Permission)

• What we access: Contact names, phone numbers, and email addresses from your device's contact list
• Purpose: To help you easily select recipients when sending SMS messages through the app
• Storage: Contact information is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers

2.2 SMS Messages (SMS Permission)

• What we access: Ability to read, send, and receive SMS messages
• Purpose:
  • To send SMS messages on your behalf through the app's interface
  • To read incoming SMS for message management and organization features
  • To provide SMS forwarding and automation features
• Storage: SMS content may be temporarily cached locally for app functionality but is not permanently stored or transmitted to external servers

2.3 Notification Access

• What we access: Ability to display notifications and access notification content
• Purpose:
  • To show you alerts about incoming messages
  • To provide quick reply functionality from notifications
  • To display message status and delivery confirmations
• Usage: Notifications are generated locally on your device

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

• Facilitating SMS communication through our app interface
• Providing contact selection features for easier messaging
• Displaying relevant notifications about message activities
• Improving app functionality and user experience

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any external parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or legal process
• Device Functionality: Standard SMS messages are sent through your carrier's network as per normal SMS operation

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All data processing occurs locally on your device
• No personal information is stored on external servers
• We use standard Android security protocols for app permissions

6. Data Retention

• Contact information is accessed in real-time and not permanently stored by the app
• SMS data may be temporarily cached for app functionality but is not retained long-term
• You can clear app data at any time through your device settings

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Permission Control: You can revoke app permissions at any time through your device settings
• Data Deletion: You can uninstall the app to remove all associated data
• Access Control: You control which contacts and messages the app can access through Android's permission system

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy within the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

10. Third-Party Services

ReSMS may integrate with your device's built-in SMS and contacts functionality. Please refer to your device manufacturer's privacy policy for information about how they handle this data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us

12. Permissions Summary

For transparency, here's a summary of the permissions we request and why:

By using ReSMS, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.