Privacy Policy ​

Last Updated: November 22, 2025

Overview ​

SMS Forwarder is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how the app handles your data when you use our SMS to Email forwarding service.

Data Collection and Storage ​

What Data We Collect ​

SMS Forwarder processes the following data:

  • SMS Messages: The content of incoming SMS messages that are forwarded to your email
  • SMTP Credentials: Your email server configuration including server address, port, username, and password
  • SMS History: Records of phone numbers and timestamps for SMS messages received
  • Application Settings: Your preferences and configuration choices

How Data is Stored ​

All data collected by SMS Forwarder is stored locally on your device only:

  • SMTP credentials are encrypted and stored in the app's secure local storage
  • SMS history is maintained in a local database on your device
  • No data is transmitted to external servers operated by SMS Forwarder
  • No cloud synchronization or backup is performed by the app

Data Usage ​

How We Use Your Data ​

  • SMS Messages: Used solely to forward message content to your configured email address
  • SMTP Credentials: Used exclusively to authenticate with your email provider for sending messages
  • SMS History: Displayed within the app to show you a record of forwarded messages

Third-Party Data Sharing ​

SMS Forwarder does not share, sell, or transmit your data to any third parties, with the following exception:

  • Your Email Provider: SMS content is sent to the SMTP server you configure (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, or your custom provider) as part of the core functionality of the app

Data Security ​

Data at Rest ​

  • SMTP credentials are stored using Android's encrypted storage mechanisms
  • SMS history is maintained securely in the app's local database
  • All sensitive data is protected using Android's built-in security features

Data in Transit ​

  • All connections to SMTP servers use industry-standard TLS/SSL encryption
  • SMS content and authentication credentials are encrypted during transmission to your email provider
  • The app enforces secure connections to protect data while in transit
  • No data is transmitted without encryption

Additional Security Measures ​

  • The app requires appropriate permissions to access SMS messages
  • No analytics, tracking, or telemetry services are integrated into the app
  • The app operates entirely offline except when sending emails through your configured SMTP server

Your Rights and Controls ​

You have complete control over your data:

  • Delete Data: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data from your device
  • Clear History: You can clear SMS history at any time from within the app settings
  • Update Credentials: SMTP credentials can be modified or removed at any time

Permissions ​

SMS Forwarder requires the following Android permissions:

  • SMS Access: To read incoming SMS messages for forwarding
  • Internet Access: To connect to your configured SMTP server for sending emails
  • Background Service: To automatically forward messages without manual intervention

These permissions are used solely for the stated functionality and not for any other purpose.

Changes to This Policy ​

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were made. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact ​

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how SMS Forwarder handles your data, please contact us at [email protected].