Contacts - Phone Calls Privacy Policy

 Thank you for choosing Contacts - Phone Calls, Home (the "Application"), developed by Decorify (the "Service Provider"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about how the Application handles information while delivering its features.


This Privacy Policy explains what information the Application may access, why it is needed, how it is protected, and the choices available to you. Please read this policy carefully before using the Application. By installing or continuing to use the Application, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Application Overview

Contacts - Phone Calls, Home is an Android application designed to simplify contact management, phone calling, and home screen accessibility within a single interface. The Application combines contact-related features with launcher functionality, allowing users to organize contacts, make calls, personalize their experience, and quickly access frequently used features.


The Application operates primarily using information stored on your device. Contact information, call-related features, launcher settings, and personalization options are intended to function locally whenever possible. Certain technical information may also be processed to maintain stability, improve performance, display advertisements, and support application analytics.


2. Information the Application Uses

To provide its intended functionality, the Application may access or process specific categories of information after receiving the necessary permissions from you.


Depending on how you use the Application, this information may include:

  • Contact information stored on your device.

  • Phone numbers entered or selected by you.

  • Call history information used by supported features.

  • Favorite contacts and speed dial preferences.

  • Launcher settings and personalization preferences.

  • Wallpaper selections.

  • Device information required for compatibility.

  • Network connectivity details.

  • Technical and diagnostic information related to Application performance.


The Application accesses only the information necessary to perform the features you choose to use. Information unrelated to the operation of the Application is not intentionally collected.


3. Information Collected Automatically

Certain technical information is generated automatically while the Application is running. This information is used to help maintain the quality, security, and reliability of the Application.


Automatically collected information includes:

  • Device manufacturer and model.

  • Android operating system version.

  • Application version.

  • Device language.

  • IP address.

  • Network availability.

  • Anonymous device identifiers permitted by Android.

  • Feature usage statistics.

  • Session information.

  • Crash reports.

  • Error diagnostics.

  • Performance information.


This information enables the Service Provider to monitor Application health, resolve technical problems, improve compatibility across Android devices, and deliver future enhancements.


4. Why Information Is Used

The information accessed by the Application is used solely for purposes related to its operation and improvement.


These purposes may include:

  • Managing contacts.

  • Supporting phone call features.

  • Providing launcher functionality.

  • Saving user preferences.

  • Improving Application stability.

  • Diagnosing software issues.

  • Delivering notifications.

  • Displaying advertisements.

  • Measuring Application performance.

  • Supporting analytics and crash reporting.


The Service Provider does not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to providing the Application's features and services.


5. Permissions Required 

The Application may request certain Android permissions to provide its intended features and ensure a seamless calling and contact management experience. These permissions are requested only when required for specific functionality and may be managed through your Android device settings at any time. Denying certain permissions may limit the availability of some features within the Application.


Contacts Management

  • READ_CONTACTS

  • WRITE_CONTACTS

  • READ_SYNC_SETTINGS


Calling and Phone Features

  • CALL_PHONE

  • READ_PHONE_STATE

  • READ_PHONE_NUMBERS

  • READ_CALL_LOG

  • WRITE_CALL_LOG

  • ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS

  • CALL_SCREENING

  • MANAGE_OWN_CALLS

  • CONTROL_INCALL_EXPERIENCE

  • MODIFY_PHONE_STATE

  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL


Blocked Numbers

  • READ_BLOCKED_NUMBERS

  • WRITE_BLOCKED_NUMBERS


Messaging

  • SEND_SMS


Microphone

  • RECORD_AUDIO


Network Connectivity

  • INTERNET

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE


Location

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION


Notifications

  • POST_NOTIFICATIONS

  • USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT


Background Operations

  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

  • WAKE_LOCK

  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE

  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS


Overlay Features

  • SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

  • ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION


Storage

  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE


Personalization

  • SET_WALLPAPER

  • WRITE_SETTINGS

  • EXPAND_STATUS_BAR

  • VIBRATE


Application Management

  • REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES


6. Third-Party Services 

The App may integrate external services for analytics, crash reporting, and advertising. These may include:


This app uses the Microsoft Clarity mobile SDK for analytics and performance measurement. Through this SDK, the app automatically records app interaction and usage information such as device details (device model and operating system version), app version, session events, screen interactions (taps and gestures), and diagnostic information, including crashes and errors. This information is securely transmitted using industry-standard encryption and is shared with Microsoft solely for analytics and app performance improvement, where it is processed in accordance with the Microsoft Privacy Statement. The app does not intentionally access or share contacts, messages, or personal content through Microsoft Clarity. Analytics functionality may be enabled only after obtaining user consent, where required by applicable laws. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement


7. Sharing of Information

The Service Provider values user privacy and does not sell, lease, or otherwise distribute personal information for commercial purposes.


Information may be shared only in limited situations, including:

  • To comply with applicable laws or legal obligations.

  • To respond to valid requests from regulatory or governmental authorities.

  • To investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or security incidents.

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of users, the Service Provider, or other parties.

  • With trusted partners that provide analytics, advertising, crash reporting, or technical support services.

  • During business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or transfers of assets, where permitted by applicable law.


Whenever information is shared with authorized partners, appropriate safeguards are implemented to help ensure that it is processed only for legitimate and authorized purposes.


8. Data Retention

The Application follows a data minimization approach by retaining information only for as long as necessary to provide its intended functionality.


Contact information, preferences, launcher settings, and other user-managed content generally remain stored locally on your device unless you choose to modify or remove them. Analytics records, crash reports, and diagnostic information may be retained for a limited period to support Application maintenance, improve reliability, investigate technical issues, and comply with applicable legal requirements.


When retained information is no longer required, it may be securely deleted, anonymized, or aggregated in accordance with established data management practices.


19. Your Rights and Choices

You remain in control of how the Application interacts with your device and the permissions you choose to grant.


At any time, you may:

  • Review, grant, or revoke Application permissions through your Android device settings.

  • Enable or disable notifications according to your preferences.

  • Edit or remove contacts and other information managed through the Application.

  • Manage advertising preferences using your Google account or Android settings, where supported.

  • Stop using the Application or uninstall it from your device whenever you choose.


Please be aware that denying certain permissions or disabling specific features may affect the normal operation of the Application and limit access to some functions.


10. Children's Privacy

The Application is intended for a broad audience and is not specifically developed for children under the age of 13.


The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If it is determined that such information has been provided unintentionally, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it as soon as practicable.


Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has submitted personal information through the Application are encouraged to contact the Service Provider so that appropriate action can be taken.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

From time to time, this Privacy Policy may be revised to reflect enhancements to the Application, updates to integrated services, changes in applicable legal requirements, or improvements to our privacy practices.


Whenever revisions are made, the updated version of this Privacy Policy will be published together with a revised effective date. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed about how information is managed.


Continued use of the Application after any changes become effective indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is effective as of 8 August, 2026.


12. Your Consent

By downloading, installing, or using the Application, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and processing of information as described herein.


If you do not agree with the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue using the Application and remove it from your device.


13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at maxencomputers@gmail.com

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