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Messenger SMS - Text messages

Good overall compliance, with 8 red flags.

The policy scores 94 out of 100 and is graded F. It describes collecting 7 categories of personal data and sharing it with 9 third parties. 1 topic a privacy policy is expected to cover is not addressed.

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Source policy: rocketitsolutions.eu

Pro Se rating: 94 out of 100, Good

94Good

Pro Se Rating
Privacy grade
Grade F
Overall score
94/100
Data categories
7 collected
Third parties
9 shared
Red flags
8 found

Critical attention required

Red flags identified

Our analysis flagged 8 points of concern in Messenger SMS - Text messages's privacy policy.

Unilateral Policy Changes

Analyze outcome:

8/27

The company can change the privacy policy at any time without notifying users.

Vague Language and Ambiguity

Analyze outcome:

8/27

Use of broad or unclear terms that provide the service with excessive leeway in data handling.

Tracking Across Sites

Analyze outcome:

8/27

The service tracks users' activities on third-party websites, indicating extensive data collection.

Personal Data for Unrelated Purposes

Analyze outcome:

8/27

Data used for purposes outside of the service's stated mission without explicit consent.

Reading Private Messages

Analyze outcome:

8/27

The service has the ability to access and read your private communications.

Weak Security Measures

Analyze outcome:

8/27

Insufficient information on security protocols to protect user data.

No Opt-Out Options

Analyze outcome:

8/27

Lack of options for users to refuse certain types of data collection or sharing.

Extensive Data Sharing

Analyze outcome:

8/27

The policy permits broad sharing of data with third parties, often without clear disclosure.

What data is collected?

7 of 16Categories of personal data the policy says are collected.

  • Computer Information

    IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Personal Identifier

    Data that can be used to identify an individual, such as name, email address, phone number, and government-issued IDs.

  • Location

    GPS data, IP address-based location, and other geolocation data.

  • Communications

    Content of user communications through messaging services or support channels.

  • User Online Activities

    Information about how users interact with a website or application, such as browsing history, search queries, and usage patterns.

  • Cookies and Tracking Elements

    Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies used to track user behavior and preferences online.

  • Contact Information

    Phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact points.

Data shared with third parties

9Organisations the policy says data is shared with.

  • AppLovin

  • AdMob by Google

  • Stripe

  • Firebase

  • AdSense by Google

  • Apple Store

  • Google Play

  • Google Analytics

  • Chartboost

Purpose of data collection

7 of 10Understand why your data is requested.

  • Personalization

    To enhance user experience, data might be collected to personalize content, recommendations, and features based on individual preferences and behaviors.

  • Transaction Processing

    Personal and payment information is often collected to process transactions and manage billing for services or products.

  • Service Provision

    Data is often collected to provide and improve the services or products that users have requested. This could involve using personal data for account creation, service delivery, or customer support.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention

    Information might be collected to protect against and detect fraud, unauthorized activities, and other security threats.

  • Marketing and Advertising

    With user consent, data may be used for marketing purposes, such as targeting advertisements or promotions to users who might find them relevant.

  • Legal Compliance

    Organizations may need to collect data to comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for regulatory purposes or responding to legal requests.

  • Analytics and Improvement

    Data is used to analyze how users interact with a service or product. This helps in improving user experience, addressing issues, and making informed business decisions.

Data retention periods

2How long the policy says data is kept.

  • Immediate Deletion

    Data that is deleted immediately or as soon as it is no longer needed for processing, such as session data that does not persist beyond a logout.

  • Medium-term Retention

    Data kept for several months to a few years. Examples include marketing data retained until a user unsubscribes or demonstrates inactivity for a certain period.

Mobile app permission concerns

5Based on the permissions the application requests, beyond what the policy states it collects.

  • Social Media Information

    Data obtained from users' social media profiles or activity, if integrated with the service.

  • User Profile

    Information users provide to create a profile, which might include a username, bio, preferences, etc.

  • Financial

    Encompasses payment information, transaction history, credit card details, and financial account details.

  • Biometric Data

    Fingerprints, facial recognition data, or other biometric identifiers.

  • Purchase and Order History

    Specific financial information detailing items bought or services contracted.

Your rights

6 of 7 grantedWhat the policy says about your data protection rights.
  • Right to access your dataYes
  • Right to erasureYes
  • Right to correct your dataYes
  • Right to data portabilityYes
  • Right to object to processingNot stated
  • Right to restrict processingYes
  • Right to withdraw consentYes

What the policy does not address

1Topics a privacy policy is expected to cover that this one leaves out.
  • Right to object to processing

Security measures applied to protect the data

5 of 11Technical and organisational safeguards the policy describes for protecting your data.

  • Vendor and Third-Party Assessments

    Service providers that handle personal data are vetted and monitored for adequate security.

  • Generic Security Assurances

    The policy states that data is protected but does not describe the specific measures used.

  • Incident Response

    A defined process for detecting, containing and reporting security breaches, including notifying affected users where required.

  • Secure Data Transfer

    Data is protected while it moves between devices and servers, typically over encrypted connections.

  • Privacy and Security Program

    A formal program of policies, roles and controls the organization maintains to protect personal data.

When will users be notified about privacy policy changes

1 of 8Circumstances that trigger user notification regarding updates to data handling practices.

  • Privacy-Relevant Changes

    Changes that affect what personal data is collected, how it is used, or who it is shared with.

How will users be notified about privacy policy changes

2 of 8The channels and methods used to communicate privacy policy updates to users.

  • Update in Privacy Policy Document

    The revised policy is published, usually with a new "last updated" date, and users are expected to check it themselves.

  • Website Announcement

    A notice is posted on the service's website, such as a banner or a news page.

3 of 6The lawful grounds under which your personal data is collected and processed.

  • Contractual Necessity

    Processing is needed to perform a contract with the user, or to take steps the user asked for before entering into one.

  • Consent

    The user has agreed to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes.

  • Legal Obligation

    Processing is needed to comply with a law the organization is subject to.

Children's data

What the policy says about collecting data from children.

  • Addresses data from children

    Whether the policy specifically covers how data from children and minors is handled.

    Yes

  • Collects data from children

    Whether the policy says the service collects personal data from children.

    No

  • Minimum age

    The age below which the policy says personal data is not collected.

    18 years

  • Age for consent

    The age the policy gives for obtaining consent to process a child's data.

    0 years

Contact information

Reach out to the data controller for questions, requests, or concerns about your personal data.
Email
support@rocketitsolutions.eu
Address
Akácos utca 4, 2161 Csomád, Hungary
Company name
Rocket IT Solutions kft.

About this application

Platform
Android
Application id
com.sms.messenger
Category
Communication
Store listing
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