Privacy Policy for Auto Answer
Effective Date: November 17, 2025
Last Updated: November 17, 2025
Introduction
Auto Answer (“the App”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the App accesses, uses, and protects your information.
Data Collection
Auto Answer accesses the following permissions and data on your device:
- Purpose: To identify incoming callers and determine which calls to auto-answer
- Usage: The App reads your contact list to match incoming phone numbers with saved contacts
- Storage: Contact data is processed locally on your device only
2. Phone State Permission
- Purpose: To detect incoming calls and manage call states
- Usage: The App monitors when calls are received to trigger auto-answer functionality
- Storage: Call state information is processed in real-time and not stored
3. Answer Phone Calls Permission
- Purpose: To automatically answer incoming calls from your contacts
- Usage: The App uses this permission to accept calls without manual interaction
- Storage: No call data is stored or logged
4. Modify Audio Settings Permission
- Purpose: To activate speakerphone when answering calls (optional feature)
- Usage: The App adjusts audio routing to enable hands-free calling
- Storage: Audio preferences are stored locally in app settings
How We Use Your Data
All data processing happens locally on your device. Auto Answer does NOT:
- ❌ Transmit any data to external servers
- ❌ Upload contacts, call logs, or any personal information to the cloud
- ❌ Share your data with third parties
- ❌ Use analytics, tracking, or advertising services
- ❌ Collect usage statistics or crash reports
- ❌ Require internet connection or access network data
What the App DOES:
- ✅ Process contact information locally to identify callers
- ✅ Store user preferences (settings) locally on your device
- ✅ Auto-answer calls based on your configured settings
- ✅ Operate completely offline
Data Storage and Retention
Local Storage Only
All data remains on your device and is stored using Android’s standard app storage mechanisms:
- Contacts: Read from your device’s contact database (not copied or stored separately)
- Settings: Stored in app’s local SharedPreferences
- Premium Status: Stored locally with Google Play Billing purchase token
Data Deletion
All app data is automatically deleted when you:
- Uninstall the app
- Clear the app’s data in Android Settings → Apps → Auto Answer → Storage → Clear Data
Third-Party Services
Google Play Billing
If you purchase the premium upgrade ($6.99 one-time purchase), Google Play Billing processes the transaction. Google’s privacy policy applies to payment processing:
What we receive from Google:
- Purchase token (encrypted identifier confirming purchase)
- We do NOT receive payment card information or personal payment details
Your Rights and Control
You have complete control over your data:
Permission Management
You can revoke any permission at any time:
- Open Android Settings
- Navigate to Apps → Auto Answer → Permissions
- Toggle off any permission you wish to revoke
Note: Revoking the Contacts or Phone State permissions will prevent the app from functioning.
Data Access
You can view what data the app stores:
- Open Android Settings
- Navigate to Apps → Auto Answer → Storage
- View app data size and clear if desired
Account Deletion
To completely remove all data:
- Uninstall Auto Answer from your device
- All local data will be permanently deleted
Children’s Privacy
Auto Answer is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The app is designed for:
- Elderly users who need assistance answering calls
- Caregivers managing phones for elderly family members
- Adults seeking hands-free call management
Security
We implement security best practices:
- All data remains local on your device (secured by Android OS)
- No data transmission means no interception risk
- App follows Android security guidelines
- Premium purchases use Google Play’s secure billing system
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.
App Permissions Summary
Required permissions and their justification:
| Permission |
Usage |
Data Shared? |
| READ_CONTACTS |
Identify callers |
No |
| READ_PHONE_STATE |
Detect incoming calls |
No |
| ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS |
Auto-answer calls |
No |
| MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS |
Activate speakerphone |
No |
| CALL_SCREENING_ROLE |
Screen incoming calls |
No |
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Developer: SlenderMind
Email: slendermind.apps@gmail.com
App Support: Through Google Play Store listing
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.
Legal Compliance
This app complies with:
- Google Play Developer Program Policies
- Android Developer Policy
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles (data minimization, local processing)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles
Data Protection Officer
For EU users or GDPR-related inquiries:
Contact: slendermind.apps@gmail.com
Summary: Auto Answer is a privacy-focused app. All processing happens on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or share your personal data. Your contacts and call information never leave your device.
Privacy Policy Version 1.0
Effective Date: November 17, 2025