Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 5, 2026

This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile application “SMS: Home Launcher” developed by ApporaX IT.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect limited information to provide and improve our services:

a) Device & Usage Information

• Device model and operating system
• App usage (features used, session duration)
• Crash reports and diagnostics

This data is used only to improve app performance.

2. Permissions and Their Use

Our app requests only the permissions necessary for core functionality:

SMS Permissions (READ_SMS, SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS)

• Used to send, receive, and manage SMS messages
• Required for messaging functionality inside the app
• SMS data is processed only on your device

We do NOT store, upload, or share SMS content.

Contacts Permission (READ_CONTACTS)

• Used to display contact names for messaging
• Contacts are accessed only on your device
• Not stored or shared externally

Storage Permission (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE)

• Used to save or access app-related files

Camera Permission

• Used when users capture images within the app

Phone State Permission (READ_PHONE_STATE)

• Used to ensure proper app functionality and stability

Notification Permission (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)

• Used to send important app notifications

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide messaging and launcher features
• Improve app performance and stability
• Fix bugs and enhance user experience

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do NOT sell or rent your personal data.

We may use trusted third-party services:

• Google AdMob – to display ads
• Firebase – for analytics and crash reporting

These services may collect:

• Device identifiers
• Usage data

Data is processed according to their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Storage and Retention

• Most data is stored locally on your device
• We retain data only as long as necessary for app functionality

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

7. User Rights and Control

• Deny or revoke permissions at any time
• Stop using features that require permissions
• Uninstall the app to remove all app data

8. Children’s Privacy

This app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:

Email: arth@apporax.com