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Privacy Policy for DirectChat

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

PocketNova Labs (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the Direct Chat mobile application (the “Application”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how your data is handled. This Privacy Policy details our data practices.

1. Zero Data Collection & Offline-First Operation

Direct Chat is designed with a strict privacy-first architecture:

  • No Account Required: You do not need to create an account, log in, or provide any personal information to use the Application.
  • No External Data Transmission: We do not operate remote servers, cloud databases, or tracking infrastructure to collect your personal communications.
  • Complete Device Isolation: Any phone numbers entered, messages drafted, templates selected, or numbers pasted from the clipboard remain strictly on your local device memory during execution. We never transmit or sell this data.

2. Deep Linking & Message Handling

The Application acts as a local shortcut utility using WhatsApp’s official, publicly available deep link protocols (api.whatsapp.com and wa.me):

  • When you trigger a chat or campaign action, the app constructs a standard Android Intent containing the sanitized phone number and optional message text.
  • The operating system passes this request directly to the official WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business application installed on your device.
  • The Application does not intercept, read, monitor, or decrypt any sent or received chats. All messaging security and end-to-end encryption are managed exclusively by WhatsApp LLC.

3. Local On-Device Storage

The Application stores limited information locally on your device to enable core features:

  • Chat History: If history logging is enabled, outgoing numbers, timestamps, and notes are saved locally in a private SQLite database (Room Database) for your convenience.
  • Scheduled Reminders: Message reminders created in the app are saved in local device storage so the Android Alarm Manager can fire alerts at the specified time.
  • Preferences & Drafts: UI theme selections, draft inputs, and history toggles are stored locally via SharedPreferences.

User Control: You can disable history recording or drafts at any time inside the app Settings. You can also permanently clear all locally saved logs via the “Delete All History” option.

4. Permissions Used

The Application requests only the permissions necessary to function:

  • POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Android 13+): Used strictly to alert you when a scheduled message reminder is due.
  • SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM & VIBRATE: Required to trigger reminder notifications accurately at your chosen time.
  • INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Required solely by the Google Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob) to load advertising units.

The Application does NOT request access to your device contacts (READ_CONTACTS/WRITE_CONTACTS), location, camera, or microphone.

5. Third-Party Services (Advertising)

The Application displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob:

  • Google Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob): Google AdMob may process device identifiers (such as Android Advertising ID), general IP-derived location, and app performance data to deliver and optimize advertisements.
  • For details on how Google handles advertising data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

The Application explicitly configures its AdServices settings to opt out of external attribution and interest topics where supported.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Application does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a minor has provided information through third-party services within the app, please reach out so proper action can be taken.

7. Disclaimer & Trademark Attribution

  • Direct Chat is an independent utility application developed by PocketNova Labs.
  • The Application is NOT affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by WhatsApp LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., or any of their affiliates.
  • “WhatsApp” and “WhatsApp Business” are registered trademarks of WhatsApp LLC.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be published with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this document.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

PocketNova Labs
Email: contact@pocketnovalabs.com