Privacy Policy

Thank you for using Direct Message.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Direct Message handles information when you use the app, including the QR Scanner feature.

Information We Collect

Direct Message does not collect, store, sell, or share your personal information.

The app does not require you to create an account.

When you enter or paste a phone number, the number is processed locally on your device to help you start a chat in a supported messaging application. Direct Message does not send or store your phone number.

QR Scanner

Direct Message includes a QR Scanner that uses your device's camera to scan QR codes.

Camera access is used only to scan QR codes that you choose to scan.

QR code information is processed locally on your device. Direct Message does not upload or store scanned QR code content.

If a scanned QR code contains a WhatsApp link or phone number, Direct Message may use that information to help you open WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business.

You can choose whether to grant camera permission. If camera permission is denied, the QR Scanner feature will not be available.

How the App Works

Direct Message allows you to:

Enter or paste a phone number and start a chat without saving the number to your contacts.

Scan supported QR codes using your device's camera.

Use information from a scanned QR code to open supported messaging applications.

Open WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business when supported by the scanned QR code.

Phone numbers and scanned QR code information are processed on your device and are not collected by Direct Message.

Data Sharing

Direct Message does not sell, rent, or share your personal information.

Direct Message does not operate a server or backend system for collecting or storing your phone numbers, QR code information, or other personal information.

Third-Party Services

Direct Message may open third-party messaging applications, such as WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business.

When you use those applications, your information is handled according to their respective privacy policies and terms of service.

Direct Message is an independent application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by WhatsApp or Meta Platforms, Inc.

Internet Connection

An internet connection may be required to open chats or links using supported messaging applications.

The QR Scanner can process QR code information locally on your device without sending the scanned content to Direct Message.

Children's Privacy

Direct Message is not specifically intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data Security

Direct Message does not collect or maintain a database of users' phone numbers, QR code content, or other personal information.

Information entered into the app is processed locally on your device.

Permissions

Direct Message may request access to:

Camera: Used only for scanning QR codes.

The camera is used by the QR Scanner to detect QR codes. Direct Message does not upload or store camera images or video.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Direct Message handles information, please contact us through the contact information provided on the app's Google Play Store listing.