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Privacy Policy
Phone Call
Developer: Apps Innova Studio
Email: joshitrushar529@gmail.com
1. Introduction
Phone Call ("App") is developed by Apps Innova Studio ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, processed, stored, and protected while using the App.
Phone Call is designed to function as a modern phone dialer, contact manager, call log organizer, favorites manager, QR contact sharing tool, and communication utility. Some features require the App to become the device's default Phone application in order to provide calling and call management functionality.
By installing or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Contact Information
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Postal addresses
- Company information
- Notes
- Custom contact settings
Call Information
- Incoming calls
- Outgoing calls
- Missed calls
- Call duration
- Call timestamps
- Call history records
Technical Information
- Device model
- Android version
- Application version
- Crash reports
- Performance diagnostics
- Anonymous analytics information
3. How We Use Information
The information processed by the App is used solely to provide requested phone functionality and improve application performance.
| Purpose | Information Used | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Phone Dialer | Phone numbers | Place and manage outgoing phone calls. |
| Contacts Management | Contact information | Create, edit, delete, organize and search contacts. |
| Call History | Call log records | Display incoming, outgoing and missed calls. |
| Favorites & Speed Dial | Selected contacts | Provide quick access to frequently called contacts. |
| QR Contact Sharing | User-selected contact information | Generate and scan QR codes for sharing contacts. |
| Call Blocking | Blocked phone numbers | Prevent unwanted incoming calls. |
| Application Improvement | Crash reports and analytics | Improve stability, reliability and user experience. |
4. Third-Party SDKs and Services
The App uses trusted third-party libraries and SDKs for analytics, diagnostics, QR code processing, image loading, notifications, performance improvements, and application functionality.
Google Firebase
- Firebase Analytics
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Firebase Messaging
- Firebase Remote Config
Application Libraries
- Glide
- ZXing QR Library
- AndroidX WorkManager
- Lottie Animation
- Facebook Shimmer
- Expandable Layout
- Fast Scroll RecyclerView
- ToolCompose NextGen
- Android Compose UI
- SDP Android
- Android Animations
5. Permissions Used
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| READ_CONTACTS | Display, search and manage contacts stored on your device. |
| WRITE_CONTACTS | Create, edit and delete contacts. |
| READ_CALL_LOG | Display recent, incoming, outgoing and missed calls. |
| WRITE_CALL_LOG | Manage and remove call history entries when requested by the user. |
| CALL_PHONE | Place phone calls directly from the App. |
| ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS | Support call handling features when the App is the default Phone application. |
| MANAGE_OWN_CALLS | Provide default phone application functionality. |
| READ_PHONE_STATE | Detect call state and provide phone-related features. |
| SEND_SMS | Allow users to send SMS messages directly from contact information when requested. |
| CAMERA | Scan QR codes for contact sharing. |
| WRITE_SETTINGS | Allow users to assign custom ringtones to contacts. |
| MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS | Support ringtone and call audio related features. |
| BLUETOOTH | Support communication with compatible Bluetooth devices where available. |
| BLUETOOTH_CONNECT | Allow connection with supported Bluetooth devices on Android 12 and above. |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Display call notifications and important application alerts. |
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE | Support active calling features and background phone services. |
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL | Maintain phone call functionality while the App is running in the foreground. |
| USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT | Display the incoming call screen when appropriate. |
| SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW | Display optional floating caller interface and call-related overlays when enabled by the user. |
| ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Determine network availability for supported online features. |
| INTERNET | Support analytics, crash reporting, notifications, and online services. |
| WAKE_LOCK | Keep important phone operations running without interruption. |
| RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED | Restore selected phone features after device restart. |
| VIBRATE | Provide vibration feedback during supported phone events. |
6. Default Phone Application
Certain features of Phone Call require the App to be selected as the device's default Phone application. When selected as the default handler, the App can display call history, manage contacts, handle incoming and outgoing calls, support call blocking, assign custom ringtones, and provide other phone-related features.
If the App is not selected as the default Phone application, some calling features may be unavailable or function with limited capability.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
Contact information, call history, and phone-related data remain on your device unless you explicitly choose to share information using Android sharing features.
Anonymous analytics, crash diagnostics, and technical information may be processed by trusted service providers such as Firebase solely to improve application performance, reliability, and stability.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to help protect information processed by the App. While we strive to protect user information, no electronic storage or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Data Retention
Contacts and call history displayed by the App remain stored on your device and are retained according to your device settings. Information created or modified by the App remains under your control and can be edited or removed at any time.
Analytics and crash reports processed by third-party service providers are retained according to their respective privacy policies.
10. Your Choices and Rights
You may manage or revoke permissions at any time through your device settings. You may also edit or delete contacts, remove call history entries, disable notifications, and uninstall the App whenever you choose.
11. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, application features, or our privacy practices. Updated versions will be published within the App or through its distribution platform.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the App, please contact us:
Apps Innova Studio
Email: joshitrushar529@gmail.com
14. Consent
By installing or using Phone Call, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the processing of information as described above.
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