USSD+ Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
1. Introduction
USSD+ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application collects, uses, and protects your information when you use USSD+.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 No Personal Data Collection
USSD+ is designed to work completely offline. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers. All data remains securely on your device.
2.2 Local Data Storage
The app stores the following data locally on your device:
USSD codes database (publicly available codes)
SMS messages (for analysis purposes only)
App preferences and settings
Favorites and recent activity
3. SMS Data Handling
3.1 Local Analysis Only
The app analyzes SMS messages locally on your device
No SMS content is transmitted to external servers
All analysis is performed using offline algorithms
SMS data is processed for categorization and cost tracking only
3.2 SMS Permissions
The app requests SMS permissions to analyze messages locally
These permissions are used exclusively for local analysis
SMS data is not shared with external parties
You can revoke SMS permissions at any time through your device settings
4. USSD Codes
4.1 Public Information
USSD codes are publicly available telecommunications codes
Codes are stored locally in the app database
No network calls are made for USSD functionality
Codes are not transmitted to external servers
5. Location Data
5.1 Country Detection
The app may request location permissions for automatic country detection
Location data is used only to determine relevant USSD codes for your region
Location data is not stored or transmitted to external servers
You can manually select your country instead of using location detection
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 Advertising
The app includes Google AdMob for advertisements
AdMob may collect data according to Google's privacy policy
You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings
6.2 Analytics
The app may use Firebase Analytics for crash reporting and usage statistics
Analytics data is anonymized and does not include personal information
7. Data Security
7.1 Local Storage
All data is stored locally using secure storage mechanisms
Data is encrypted using device-level security
No data is backed up to external cloud services
7.2 Data Retention
Data remains on your device until you uninstall the app
You can clear app data through the app's settings menu
No data is retained after app uninstallation
8. Children's Privacy
USSD+ is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Your Rights
9.1 Data Control
You have full control over your data
You can clear app data at any time
You can revoke permissions through device settings
You can uninstall the app to remove all data
9.2 Access and Deletion
Since all data is stored locally, you can access it directly through the app
To delete data, clear app data or uninstall the app
10. International Users
This Privacy Policy applies to users worldwide. Since USSD+ operates offline, data processing occurs locally on your device regardless of your location.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Providing notice through app updates
12. Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
Google Play Store requirements
Apple App Store requirements
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Other applicable privacy laws
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@ussdplus.app
Subject: USSD+ Privacy Policy Inquiry
14. Legal Basis for Processing
Since USSD+ operates entirely offline and does not process personal data externally, this Privacy Policy serves to inform users about local data handling and comply with app store requirements.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2025 and applies to all versions of USSD+.