Privacy Policy
Collardo: Caller ID, SMS Block (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining transparency regarding how we handle your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your information, and outlines your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our app:
• Identifiers: Name, email address, device ID, and IP address.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app (e.g., features used, screens visited).
• Geolocation Data: Location information, if you grant permission.
• Third-party Data: Information from partners such as advertisers or analytics providers.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide and enhance our app’s features.
• Personalize your experience, including relevant advertising.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.
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3. Sharing and Sale of Data
Sharing of Data
We may share your personal information with:
• Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, customer support, and maintenance.
• Advertising Partners: For delivering and optimizing ads.
• Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights.
Sale of Data
We do not sell personal information unless explicitly disclosed. If such a situation arises, you have the right to know what data is sold and to whom.
Right to Opt-out
You can opt out of any data sale (if applicable) by updating your preferences in the app or by clicking on “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” (if provided).
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4. Your Privacy Rights
For Virginia Residents (VCDPA)
You have the right to:
• Access the personal data we process about you.
• Correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Delete your personal data.
• Port your data in a portable format.
• Opt-out of targeted advertising, data sales, and profiling.
To exercise these rights, contact us through the details provided in the Contact Us section.
For California Residents (CCPA)
You have similar rights under the CCPA, including the right to opt out of data sales and receive disclosures about how your data is used.
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5. Permissions Required
Our app uses certain Android permissions to deliver features such as caller ID, SMS blocking, and background notifications. These include:
📞 Call Management
• READ_PHONE_STATE – Access phone status and identity.
• READ_CALL_LOG, WRITE_CALL_LOG – Access or modify call logs.
• CALL_PHONE – Make calls directly from the app.
• ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS – Automatically answer calls.
• PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS – Detect outgoing calls.
• MANAGE_OWN_CALLS – Handle call sessions initiated by the app.
• READ_PHONE_NUMBERS – Access device phone numbers.
• CONFIGURE_PHONE_ACCOUNT – Manage VoIP or app-based call accounts.
💬 SMS & Messaging
• READ_SMS, WRITE_SMS – Access or edit SMS messages.
• SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS – Send and receive SMS messages.
• RECEIVE_MMS – Receive multimedia messages.
👥 Contacts Access
• READ_CONTACTS, WRITE_CONTACTS – Read or modify contact information.
🌐 Network & Device Info
• INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE – Access internet and connection status.
• ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE – Manage Wi-Fi and network state.
• RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED – Start services after device restarts.
🔔 Notifications & UI Overlay
• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW – Show overlays (e.g., caller popups).
• FOREGROUND_SERVICE – Run background services persistently.
• USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT – Display full-screen alerts.
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS – Show notifications.
• ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY – Manage Do Not Disturb settings.
• WRITE_SETTINGS – Modify system preferences (e.g., ringtones).
• VIBRATE – Use vibration for alerts.
• REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS – Improve background functionality.
🎙️ Audio, Location & Device Behavior
• RECORD_AUDIO – Enables audio capture (e.g., for sending voice messages via MMS).
• WAKE_LOCK – Prevent the phone from sleeping during tasks.
• DISABLE_KEYGUARD – Temporarily disable the lock screen during calls.
• ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION – Enable location-based features.
We do not misuse these permissions and only request access as necessary to support core features.
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6. Data Collected by Third Parties
We use third-party advertising and analytics services that may collect limited data to show personalized ads or improve performance. These include:
• Facebook Ads Privacy Policy
• Google Ads Privacy Policy
• AppLovin Privacy Policy
• StartApp Privacy Policy
Cross-Promotion Ads
We may show ads promoting other apps developed by us.
We do not collect, share, or store any personal information for these ads.
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7. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Major changes will be communicated through the app. Continued use of the app after updates means you accept the revised policy.
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8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding your personal data or this policy, please contact the developer using the contact information provided on the app’s Google Play Store listing.
We are committed to providing a secure, respectful, and transparent user experience.
By using our app, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. ==========================================================================