Privacy Policy

We want to be absolutely clear: we do not collect any data from you. Specifically, we do NOT collect, access, store, or transmit:

• Personal Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, contact information, demographic data, or any other personally identifiable information
• Message Content: SMS or MMS message text, sender information, recipient information, timestamps, or any content from messages processed by the App
• Filtering Decisions: Information about which messages were blocked, filtered, or allowed
• Usage Data: How you use the App, which features you access, frequency of use, or interaction patterns
• Device Information: Device identifiers (IDFA, IDFV), MAC addresses, IP addresses, precise location data, or unique device characteristics
• Blocklist Data: The phone numbers, keywords, or patterns you add to your blocklists
• Settings and Preferences: Your configuration choices, filter sensitivity settings, or feature toggles
• Analytics or Diagnostics: App performance data, crash reports, error logs, or diagnostic information
• Cookies or Tracking Technologies: We do not use cookies, web beacons, pixels, or any tracking technologies

The App does not communicate with our servers or any third-party servers. The App has no network capabilities and operates entirely offline. All spam filtering and message analysis occurs exclusively on your device.

The App does not require or support user accounts, registration, authentication, or login. You remain completely anonymous when using the App.

SMS Spam Armor uses Apple's iOS Message Filter Extension framework to analyze incoming SMS and MMS messages. This analysis happens entirely on your device in the following manner:

1. iOS delivers message metadata (sender information and message content) to the Message Filter Extension
2. The Extension analyzes the message against your locally stored rules (blocklists, keywords, patterns)
3. The Extension returns a classification decision to iOS (Allow, Filter, or Junk)
4. iOS handles the message according to this classification
5. No message content is stored, transmitted, or retained by the App

All data created or used by the App is stored exclusively on your device in a local encrypted SQLite database, including:

• Phone numbers you add to your blocklist
• Keywords you configure for spam detection
• Pattern rules you enable or customize
• App settings and preferences

This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is encrypted using iOS's built-in data protection mechanisms
• Is accessible only to the App (protected by iOS sandbox security)
• Is automatically deleted when you uninstall the App

If you have enabled iCloud Backup on your device, iOS may automatically back up your locally stored App data (blocklists, keywords, settings) to your personal iCloud account as part of your device backup. This backup is:

• Controlled entirely by you through iOS Settings
• Encrypted by Apple
• Subject to Apple's iCloud Privacy Policy
• Not accessible to us

We do not have access to or control over iCloud backups. If you do not want App data backed up to iCloud, you can disable iCloud Backup for the App in iOS Settings.

If you purchase a Pro Subscription, you gain access to a data export feature that allows you to:

• Export your blocklists, keywords, and patterns to a file on your device
• Share or backup this data at your discretion
• Import this data on another device or after reinstalling the App

Important: When you use the export feature:

• The exported file is created locally on your device
• We do not receive, access, or store any exported data
• You control where the exported file is saved and who has access to it
• If you share the exported file (via email, cloud storage, etc.), that sharing is subject to the privacy policies of the services you use

When you download or purchase the App through Apple's App Store, Apple may collect:

• App Store account information (Apple ID)
• Download and installation data
• Basic device information (device type, iOS version)
• Aggregated, non-identifying app analytics (download counts, retention rates)

When you purchase a Pro Subscription through Apple's In-App Purchase system:

• Apple processes all payment information (we never see your payment details)
• Apple may provide us with non-identifying conversion and purchase information (e.g., "a purchase was made" without identifying who made it)
• Apple shares basic device type and iOS version information for compatibility purposes
• We do not receive your name, email address, Apple ID, or any personally identifiable information

All subscription billing, management, and refunds are handled exclusively by Apple.

Apple's collection and use of information is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy, available at https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/. We do not control and are not responsible for Apple's privacy practices.

The iOS operating system may:

• Generate local crash logs if the App crashes (stored on your device, not transmitted to us)
• Allow you to manually share crash reports with Apple (not with us)
• Collect device diagnostic information through iOS analytics (controlled by your iOS settings)

We do not have access to any information collected by iOS.

We do not share, sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose any information because we do not collect any information.

We do not use third-party service providers, analytics companies, advertising networks, or any other third parties that would have access to your data.

If we receive a legal request (subpoena, court order, warrant) for user data:

• We will have nothing to provide because we do not collect or store any user data
• We will inform the requesting party that we do not possess the requested information
• We cannot comply with requests for data we do not have

If legally required, we may be obligated to provide information about the App's functionality and technical architecture, but we cannot provide any user-specific data.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets:

• There would be no user data to transfer because we do not collect any user data
• Any acquirer would be bound by this Privacy Policy
• Your locally stored data on your device would remain unaffected

While we do not collect or store data on our servers, the data you create within the App (blocklists, keywords, settings) is stored securely on your device:

• Encryption: Data is stored in an encrypted SQLite database using iOS's built-in data protection
• Sandboxing: iOS's app sandbox prevents other apps from accessing the App's data
• Access Control: Only the App can access its stored data (protected by iOS security)

Because we do not maintain servers or databases containing user data:

• There is no risk of server breaches or unauthorized access to our systems
• There is no risk of data leaks from our infrastructure
• Your data cannot be compromised through attacks on our servers

You are responsible for:

• Protecting your device with a passcode or biometric authentication
• Keeping your iOS software updated with security patches
• Safeguarding any exported data files you create
• Protecting your Apple ID and App Store account

Since we do not collect any data, we do not retain any data. There is no user data stored on our servers or systems.

Data stored locally on your device (blocklists, keywords, settings) remains on your device until:

• You manually delete it within the App
• You uninstall the App (which automatically deletes all App data)
• You erase your device or restore it to factory settings

When you uninstall SMS Spam Armor:

• All locally stored App data is permanently deleted from your device by iOS
• Any iCloud backups of App data remain in your iCloud account until you delete them
• We do not retain any information because we never collected any information

Since we do not collect any personal data, traditional privacy rights (such as access, correction, deletion, portability) do not apply in the usual sense. However:

• Right to Control Local Data: You have complete control over data stored locally on your device and can delete it at any time
• Right to Export: Pro Subscription users can export their local data
• Right to Uninstall: You can delete all App data by uninstalling the App
• Right to Transparency: You have the right to understand how the App works, which is explained in this Privacy Policy

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants you specific rights. However:

We are likely not subject to GDPR because we do not process personal data. GDPR applies to the processing of personal data, and we do not collect, store, or process any personal data.

Nevertheless, for transparency:

• Right to Access: We have no data to provide access to
• Right to Rectification: We have no data to correct
• Right to Erasure: We have no data to erase
• Right to Restrict Processing: We do not process any data
• Right to Data Portability: We have no data to port (though Pro users can export their local data)
• Right to Object: We do not engage in processing you could object to
• Right to Withdraw Consent: We do not collect data requiring consent

Legal Basis for Processing (if applicable): To the extent any data processing occurs (exclusively on your device), the legal basis is your consent through use of the App and the necessity of processing for the App to function.

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights:

We are likely not subject to CCPA/CPRA because we do not sell personal information or collect personal information in a manner that triggers CCPA/CPRA obligations.

For transparency:

• Right to Know: We collect no personal information, so there is nothing to disclose
• Right to Delete: We have no personal information to delete
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information
• Right to Opt-Out of Sharing: We do not share personal information
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We do not discriminate based on privacy rights exercises

California "Shine the Light" Law: We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Users in other jurisdictions may have specific privacy rights under local laws. Since we do not collect personal data, we do not engage in data processing activities that would trigger most privacy law obligations. If you have questions about your rights, please contact us at legal@nitron.digital.

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:

• Changes in our privacy practices
• Changes in applicable laws or regulations
• Changes to the App's functionality
• Clarifications or corrections

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy (such as beginning to collect data), we will notify you by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App with a new "Last Updated" date
• Providing at least thirty (30) days' advance notice through in-app notification
• Posting notice on our website at https://nitron.digital
• Requiring you to accept the updated Privacy Policy to continue using the App (if required by law)

Material changes will not take effect until thirty (30) days after notice, except:

• Changes required by law (effective immediately)
• Changes that enhance privacy protections (effective immediately)
• Clarifications that do not affect your rights (effective immediately)

Your continued use of the App after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the App and uninstall it.

We may maintain prior versions of this Privacy Policy for your review. Archived versions will be available upon request by contacting legal@nitron.digital.

While we design the App to protect your privacy:

• We cannot guarantee absolute security of data stored on your device
• We are not responsible for iOS security vulnerabilities
• We are not responsible for device theft or unauthorized access to your device
• We are not responsible for data you choose to share or export

Apple Inc. is responsible for:

• Security of the iOS platform and App Store
• Security of iCloud backups (if enabled)
• Processing of payment and subscription information
• Any data Apple collects through iOS or App Store

We are not responsible for Apple's data practices or security measures.

You are responsible for:

• Securing your device with appropriate authentication
• Managing your iCloud backup settings
• Safeguarding any exported data files
• Using the App in compliance with applicable laws

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland and believe we have violated your privacy rights under GDPR (though we do not process personal data), you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

California residents may contact the California Attorney General's Office or the California Privacy Protection Agency regarding privacy concerns.