Privacy Policy for AutoReply Mate

Last Updated: May 23, 2026

1. Introduction

AutoReply Mate ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our automatic messaging reply service.

2. Permissions Usage

2.1 Notification Listener Service (Primary Method)

Why We Use Notification Listener Permission:

AutoReply Mate primarily uses Android's Notification Listener Service API to read incoming message notifications from messaging apps (WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS, Telegram, Signal, Viber, and others) in order to automatically send predefined text replies based on your configured rules.

How It Works:

• Reading Notifications: When you receive a message notification, the Notification Listener Service reads the sender's name and message content.
• Local Processing: The app matches the message against your custom rules (keywords, senders, time conditions) entirely on your device.
• Automatic Reply: If a rule matches, the app sends your predefined reply through the messaging app's notification action.
• No Storage: Message content is processed in memory and immediately discarded. Nothing is saved to disk or sent to any server.

2.2 Accessibility Service (Fallback Method)

Why We Use Accessibility Service:

On some devices (particularly Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung), the Notification Listener Service may be restricted or disabled by the manufacturer. In these cases, AutoReply Mate offers an optional Accessibility Service as a fallback method to detect incoming messages.

What the Accessibility Service Does:

• Message Detection: Monitors the screen for incoming message notifications from supported messaging apps (WhatsApp, Messenger, SMS, Telegram, Signal, Viber).
• Content Extraction: Reads the sender name and message text displayed on screen to trigger automatic replies.
• Limited Scope: ONLY monitors the specific messaging apps you use. Does NOT monitor any other apps, screens, or system content.
• No Data Collection: Message content is processed in real-time and immediately discarded. Nothing is stored, logged, or transmitted.

Important Privacy Notes:

• ✅ The Accessibility Service is OPTIONAL - you only enable it if Notification Listener doesn't work on your device
• ✅ You must explicitly grant this permission after reading a detailed disclosure dialog
• ✅ The service only accesses messaging apps - it does NOT monitor your keyboard, passwords, banking apps, or other sensitive content
• ✅ All processing happens locally on your device - no data is sent to any server
• ✅ You can disable it at any time in: Android Settings → Accessibility → AutoReply Mate → Turn OFF

3. Data We DO NOT Collect

AutoReply Mate does NOT collect, store, or transmit:

• ❌ Message content from WhatsApp, Messenger, SMS, Telegram, Signal, or Viber
• ❌ Contact names or phone numbers
• ❌ Notification data from any app
• ❌ Your location
• ❌ Your device information (beyond what's necessary for app functionality)
• ❌ Any personally identifiable information (PII)

4. Data We DO Collect (Locally Only)

The following data is stored only on your device and never transmitted:

• ✅ Your Custom Rules: Keywords, sender filters, time conditions, and auto-reply messages you create
• ✅ App Preferences: Settings like enabled messaging apps, notification preferences, theme selection
• ✅ Reply History: Local logs of when auto-replies were sent (for your review only)
• ✅ Subscription Status: Whether you're using Free, Basic, or PRO tier (synced via Firebase Authentication if you sign in)

5. Optional Server API Feature (PRO Users)

PRO tier users can optionally configure a Custom Server API to forward incoming message data to their own external server for advanced auto-reply logic (e.g., AI-powered responses).

When This Feature is Enabled:

• Message notifications are sent to YOUR specified server endpoint (not ours)
• You control what happens to the data on your server
• AutoReply Mate does NOT store or access this data
• This feature is disabled by default and requires explicit user activation

6. Firebase Authentication (Optional)

If you create an account (optional), we use Firebase Authentication to manage your sign-in. Firebase may collect:

• Your email address (if you sign in with email)
• Authentication tokens
• Device information for security purposes

This data is handled according to Google Firebase's Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

AutoReply Mate uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, Cloud Firestore (for syncing your rules across devices if you sign in)
• Google Play Services: In-app purchases and subscription management

These services have their own privacy policies:

• Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy

8. Data Security

All data stored locally on your device is protected by Android's app sandbox security model. If you use Firebase sync, data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS.

9. Data Retention and Deletion

• Local Data: You can delete all app data at any time by going to:
  Android Settings → Apps → AutoReply Mate → Storage → Clear Data
• Account Data: If you created an account, you can delete it from the app's Account screen, which will remove all synced data from Firebase.
• Uninstalling the App: Removes all local data from your device.

10. Children's Privacy

AutoReply Mate is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data (all stored locally on your device or in your Firebase account)
• Delete your data at any time
• Disable the Accessibility Service
• Uninstall the app
• Request information about data processing

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AutoReply Mate respects your privacy. Your messages stay on your device. Period.