Introduction
Welcome to Auto Assist, developed by CODEGUYAKASH. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application ("the App").
Auto Assist is designed to help you manage incoming calls and automatically send replies when you are busy, driving, or riding. We respect your privacy and process your data locally on your device to deliver smart, automated assistance without selling or improperly sharing your personal information.
Information Collection and Processing
To provide automated call response and messaging capabilities, Auto Assist accesses certain device features. Here is how your data is handled:
- Phone Calls & Contacts: The App reads incoming call events and contacts solely to identify callers and trigger configured auto-responses. This information is processed strictly on your device and is never uploaded to any external server.
- SMS & Messages: The App accesses and sends SMS messages exclusively to deliver your custom auto-reply templates or perform user-initiated messaging actions. Message contents and logs remain on your device.
- Sensors & Motion: Accelerometer and pocket detection sensors are used locally to determine if you are moving, driving, or have the phone in your pocket, ensuring accurate automated status detection. Sensor data is never transmitted.
- No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data, call logs, contacts, or message history to any third parties.
Permissions Used by the App
Auto Assist requests specific Android permissions necessary for its core features:
- Phone State & Call Log (
READ_PHONE_STATE,READ_CALL_LOG): Used to detect incoming calls in real time and manage automated replies. - SMS Permissions (
SEND_SMS,RECEIVE_SMS,READ_SMS,WRITE_SMS): Used to send automated responses to callers and manage messages when chosen as a default or helper messaging service. - Contacts (
READ_CONTACTS): Used to match incoming calls against your address book to apply personalized reply rules or show caller details. - Notifications (
POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Used to keep you informed of sent auto-replies, call status, and active background services. - Foreground Services & Boot (
FOREGROUND_SERVICE,RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED): Used to ensure call detection and auto-response features remain active reliably in the background and restart after device reboot. - Internet (
INTERNET): Used for push notifications and advertising services.
Third-Party Services & Advertising
The App may utilize third-party services that collect standard, non-personally identifiable diagnostic and advertising data in accordance with their respective privacy policies:
- Google Play Services: Core platform support and updates.
- Google AdMob: May display advertisements and collect device identifiers or ad-related metrics in compliance with Google's policies.
- Firebase Cloud Messaging: Used to deliver timely app notifications and updates.
Data Security & Storage
All sensitive information, including your custom response templates, call triggers, contacts data, and rules, is stored securely on your local device storage. We follow industry best practices to safeguard your data.
Children's Privacy
Auto Assist is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or service offerings. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or Auto Assist, please reach out to us:
- Website: https://codeguyakash.in