Privacy policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Annoying AI Dialer app ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Android dialer application ("App"). The App serves as a full Android dialer replacement with AI-powered features. By using the App, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you use the App, we may collect the following information:

• Phone Number: Required for user registration and authentication. An SMS may be sent to verify your phone number.
• Call Metadata: Information such as caller ID, call duration, timestamps, and call history to facilitate the AI conversation and real-time transcription.
• Real-Time Transcripts: The App opens connection to backend server during calls to provide live transcription. Transcripts are not stored permanently but may be processed temporarily for summarization.
• Email Address (Optional): If provided, the summary of the call contents will be sent to your email.
• Device Information: We may collect device-specific information such as model, operating system version, device identifiers for debugging and service improvements.
• Contact Information: The App may access your contacts list to display contact names, photos, and enable contact management features.
• Audio Data: The App use audio during phone calls to enable AI conversation features and transcription services.
• SIM and Phone State Information: Information about your SIM card(s) and phone state to manage multi-SIM functionality and call routing.
• Installation Data: Information about other apps installed on your device may be accessed for system integration purposes only.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Verify your identity during registration.
• Enable real-time call transcription and AI interactions.
• Generate and send a summary of the call to your email (if provided).
• Provide full dialer functionality including making, receiving, and managing phone calls.
• Display contact information and manage your contacts within the App.
• Support multi-SIM functionality and proper call routing.
• Improve App functionality and performance.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Android App Permissions

To function as a complete dialer replacement, our application relies on Android's calling framework, which requires certain permissions. This allows the app to manage calls, contacts and function as a replacement as a primary phone application. Note that many of the features described are for dialer functionality, not specifically for Annoying AI’s features. Android mandates permissions to ensure user privacy and control of applications. A significant number of permissions asked are not for the advanced features of Annoying AI itself, but they are a requirement for any application that aims to function as a dialer in Android environment. Permissions are categorized as follows.

Install-Time Permissions

Granted automatically upon installation:

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Display call notifications, Dialer uses this to tell a call is coming.
• USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT: Show calls on lock screen
• FOREGROUND_SERVICE & FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE: Manage calls in background
• WAKE_LOCK: Keep screen active during calls
• VIBRATE: Vibrate for incoming calls
• READ_SYNC_SETTINGS: Sync contact information, standard part of dialer app
• CONFIGURE_PHONE_ACCOUNT: Support VoIP and multi-SIM

Runtime Permissions

You will be prompted to grant these:

Essential Permissions

Required for core functionality:

• CALL_PHONE: Make phone calls
• READ_PHONE_STATE: Monitor SIM selection and call state
• ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS: Answer incoming calls
• MANAGE_OWN_CALLS: Manage active calls (hold, resume, conference)

Communication Permissions

• SEND_SMS & RECEIVE_SMS: Send and receive SMS for registration verification

Audio Permissions

• RECORD_AUDIO: Use microphone during calls
• MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Control audio routing and volume

Contact and Call Log Permissions

Optional but recommended:

• READ_CONTACTS & WRITE_CONTACTS: Access and manage contact information
• READ_CALL_LOG & WRITE_CALL_LOG: Access and update call history

Storage Permissions

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE & WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Access contact photos and ringtones
• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES: Access contact photos

Camera and Flashlight Permissions

Optional:

• CAMERA & FLASHLIGHT: Flash notifications for incoming calls, future video calling

Special Permission

• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: Display incoming calls over other apps (requires manual enablement in settings)

5. Data Storage and Security

• Calls are not recorded or stored.
• Transcripts are processed temporarily and discarded after generating the call summary.
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers for:

• SMS verification services
• Email delivery services
• AI processing and transcription services
• Cloud infrastructure for temporary data processing

These providers are obligated to protect your information in accordance with their respective privacy policies and are prohibited from selling or misusing your data. We ensure all third-party services comply with applicable data protection regulations.

7. Your Choices and Rights

• You may choose not to provide an email address, in which case you will not receive call summaries.
• You can disable the AI interaction feature at any time by changing your phone's default dialer app.
• You can revoke any granted permissions through your device's Settings > Apps > Annoying AI Dialer > Permissions.
• You can request deletion of your registration data by contacting our support team.
• You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through the App or other communication channels.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@sorwi.fi. By using Annoying AI Dialer app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.