Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 26, 2026

1. Introduction

MySMSGate ("we", "our", "us") provides an SMS gateway service that allows users to send SMS messages through their Android devices via a REST API. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our service, we may collect:

Account information: email address, name (when registering or signing in with Google)
Device information: device model, phone number, battery level, connection status
SMS data: recipient phone numbers, message content, delivery status, timestamps
Phone state: we use the READ_PHONE_STATE permission to identify the device and SIM card for routing SMS messages through the correct SIM slot

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the SMS gateway service
To route SMS messages through your connected device
To display SMS delivery history and device status
To process payments for SMS packages
To send service notifications (e.g., device offline alerts)

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. SMS message content and delivery logs are stored to provide you with sending history. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/WSS) between your device and our servers.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google OAuth: for user authentication
Firebase Cloud Messaging: to send push notifications to your device to maintain connection

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information only when required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data and SMS logs for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

8. Android Permissions

Our Android app requires the following permissions:

SEND_SMS: to send SMS messages on your behalf via the API
READ_PHONE_STATE: to identify the device and SIM card information for proper message routing
INTERNET: to communicate with our server
FOREGROUND_SERVICE: to keep the gateway running in the background
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: to auto-start the service after device reboot

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]