App Privacy Policy

SMSLocator Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 22, 2018

Definitions:

  • "AdMob" refers to the AdMob advertising platfrom run by Google, Inc. (see https://www.google.com/admob/)
  • "Android" refers to the Android™ mobile operating system, by Google, Inc.
  • "App" and "Application" refer to the SMSLocator Android application.
  • "your", "you", and variations thereof refer to the end user of the App.
  • "phone" refers to any mobile device upon which the App is installed.

What we collect:

  • Your phone's location
  • Your phone's connection state
  • Your text messages
  • A unique keyword and pin that you set

Why we collect this:

  • In order to locate your phone, the App to be able to see its location. This is a core functionality of the App.
  • To send and receive texts, the App needs to know if your phone is connected to the mobile network.
  • Since SMSLocator works by responding to your texts, the App needs to be able to read your incoming messages.
  • Your keyword and pin are used to authenticate requests made via text messages.

What we do with this data:

  • Your phone's location is used when a valid location request is received. What this means is that only messages that contain both your unique keyword and pin will prompt the App to reply with your location. Thus, it is key that you keep these private! If you are using the free version of the App, your location may also be used to provide relevant ads via the AdMob ad network.
  • Your phone's connection state is never sent anywhere and is only used to prevent the app from performing invalid requests and crashing.
  • Your text messages are scanned for the keyword and pin, which would be located at the start of messsages. The content of the message is never sent anywhere or used for any other purpose when the keyword and pin are not present. When the keyword and pin are present, the App determines how to respond based on the command that was sent in the message.
  • Your keyword and pin are stored locally on your phone in the App's "SharedPreferences" and are not transmitted by the App over the internet, text messages, or any other medium to any party.

Additional 3rd-Party Notes:

SMSLocator includes mobile advertisements from AdMob. In version 2.6.2 and above of SMSLocator, you have the option to opt-out of personalized advertising from AdMob. If you choose to opt-in to personalized advertising, AdMob may collect some information about you pursuant to their policies. For more information, please consult https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/143465 or contact AdMob.

Can I opt-out?

All of the information collected that we collect is required in order for the App to function, and as such it is not possible to opt-out of the collection of this information, except for through the removal of the app from your phone. Your use of the App implies your consent to the collection of the aforementionned information pursuant to this privacy policy. AdMob data collection may be disabled through a dialog in-app.

Android version 6.0 and higher allow for permissions to be denied to an application, which can allow you to prevent the collection of information by the App. Using this feature may result in the misbehaviour of the App, but will not result in the collection of further information.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding anything contained in this policy, please visit https://t3kbau5.com/support/ and open a ticket.