Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

PhoneRakshak ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting user data. This Privacy Policy explains how our app uses permissions and ensures user safety.

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📌 Purpose of the App

PhoneRakshak is designed only for user awareness and protection against:

• Fake or harmful mobile applications
• Scam or fraud SMS messages
• Suspicious or scam phone calls
• Fraudulent or malicious links

The app only provides alerts and warnings. Final decisions are always made by the user.

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🔐 Permissions We Use & Why

• READ_SMS / RECEIVE_SMS
  Used only to detect and alert users about scam or fraud SMS messages. SMS content is not stored, shared, or uploaded anywhere.


• READ_PHONE_STATE
  Used to detect incoming calls and identify suspicious or scam call patterns.


• READ_CONTACTS
  Used only to check whether an incoming number is already saved in the user's contacts, so that alerts are not shown for known or trusted contacts.


• QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
  Used to scan installed applications on the device in order to detect fake, cloned, or potentially harmful apps. No app data is collected or transmitted.


• POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  Used to show security alerts and warnings to the user.

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🔒 Data Collection & Storage

PhoneRakshak does NOT:

• Collect personal information
• Store SMS content, call logs, or contacts
• Upload any data to servers
• Sell or share user data with third parties

All detection and analysis happen locally on the user's device.

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🌐 Internet Usage

PhoneRakshak does not require internet access for core features. If internet is used in future updates, it will only be for security improvements and never for personal data collection.

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🛡️ Security

We take reasonable steps to protect users by ensuring:

• No background spying
• No hidden data collection
• No misuse of permissions

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👶 Children’s Privacy

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

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📢 Disclaimer

PhoneRakshak provides warnings based on detection logic and patterns. We do not guarantee 100% accuracy. The app should not be considered a replacement for law enforcement or official security services.

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🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page.

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📧 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Email: aikisan86@gmail.com

Thank you for trusting PhoneRakshak 🇮🇳