Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Safe Message Shield app processes user data. The app operates on-device to protect your privacy; message contents and personal data do not leave your device.

Data We Process

• Blocked numbers list (added by the user)
• Safe numbers list and optional sender names
• Filter rules (user-defined keywords and selected categories)
• Statistics counters (total filtered SMS, SMS sent to junk, categorized SMS, blocked calls)

These data are stored only on your device and processed locally within the app group container.

Purposes of Processing

• Block unwanted SMS and calls
• Filter messages according to iOS standard categories
• Classify messages based on user-defined rules
• Provide summarized statistics about filtering activity

Storage and Security

All data are stored on your device. No transfers to our servers or third parties. The app works without an internet connection.

Sharing with Third Parties

Your data are not shared with third parties, sold, or used for advertising.

Permissions

• Message Filtering: Required to evaluate SMS via the iOS filtering framework.
• Call Blocking and Identification: Required to silence calls from blocked numbers.
• Contacts (optional): Used to pick numbers from contacts; contact data never leave the device.

User Controls

• You can manage Safe and Blocked lists.
• You can add, update, or remove filter rules.
• You can reset statistics counters inside the app.
• You can disable extensions anytime from iOS Settings.

Children’s Privacy

This app is not directed to children and does not knowingly collect data from children.

Contact

For privacy inquiries: support@safemessageshield.app

Changes

This policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

Effective Date: November 10, 2025