This Privacy Policy describes how MegaWave ("we", "us", or "our") handles information in connection with the Flash Alerts 2 mobile application (the "App"), available for Android. By installing or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
To detect when you receive a new notification (for example, a message or call notification) and trigger a flash/torch alert, the App requests Notification Access permission. When this permission is granted, the App reads only the following technical information about a posted notification:
The App does not read, store, or transmit the title, body text, images, or any other content of your notifications. This information is processed entirely on your device and is used only to decide whether to trigger the flash alert. It is never sent to us or to any third party.
The App uses the READ_PHONE_STATE permission solely to detect when your device is ringing, so it can trigger a flash alert for incoming calls. The App does not read, collect, or store your phone number, call history, or caller identity.
The App uses the Camera and Flashlight permissions only to control your device's torch/flash hardware in order to produce the visual flash alert. The App does not capture, record, store, or transmit any photos, video, or camera images.
The App stores the following data locally on your device only. This information is never transmitted to us:
If Android's automatic backup feature is enabled on your device, this locally stored settings data may be included in your device's standard Android backup to your Google account, in accordance with Google's own backup and privacy practices.
The App uses third-party services (described in Section 3 below) that may automatically collect certain information, such as:
This information is collected and processed by the third-party providers listed below, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
The App integrates the following third-party services. These services may independently collect information as described in their respective privacy policies:
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect device and advertising identifiers (such as the Google Advertising ID) and other information to serve and measure ads.
The App uses Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage and diagnostic information that helps us understand how the App is used and identify issues.
The App may access your device's Google Advertising ID, which is used by AdMob to serve relevant advertisements and measure ad performance.
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Notification Access (Notification Listener) | Detect new notifications by package name to trigger flash alerts; notification content is never read |
| CAMERA / FLASHLIGHT | Control the device torch/flash to produce the visual alert |
| READ_PHONE_STATE | Detect incoming call (ringing) state to trigger flash alerts; phone numbers are not read |
| INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Required by Google AdMob and Firebase Analytics to display ads and send anonymous usage data |
| WAKE_LOCK | Keep the device awake briefly while playing the flash alert |
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE | Run the flash alert service reliably while the App is active |
| SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW | Display the flash overlay on top of other apps |
We do not operate our own servers that collect or store your personal information, and we do not sell your information to anyone. The App does not transmit your notification content, phone numbers, photos, or selected app list to us or to any third party. The only data shared with third parties is the automatically collected device/advertising and usage information described in Section 1.5 and Section 3, which is shared with Google (AdMob and Firebase) for advertising and analytics purposes, subject to Google's retention policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective date." Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: