Shield-SMS

About the Shield-SMS App

Shield-SMS is an iOS app designed to protect you from spam and unwanted SMS messages. Our app offers

the following key features:

Smart SMS Filtering

Advanced AI-powered spam detection that learns and adapts to new threats

On-Device Processing

All filtering happens directly on your device - no data ever leaves your phone

Zero Data Collection

Your message content is never read, stored, or transmitted anywhere

Community Protection

Anonymous spam reporting helps protect the entire user community

Works Offline

Filtering works even without internet connection

Custom Filtering

Personalized filters and whitelisting capabilities

Our Philosophy: Privacy First

Shield-SMS's core design principle is simple: Your messages belong to you. All

SMS filtering operations occur directly on your device using Apple's built-in technologies.

Your SMS content is never read, stored, or shared by us. All filtering decisions are made

locally on your device.

On-Device Processing

Shield-SMS analyzes incoming SMS messages directly on your iPhone using Apple's provided

technologies. During this process:

Message content never leaves your device

We have no access to your personal data

All filtering decisions are made locally

Works without internet connection

Apple's Privacy Standards: Our app is built in compliance with Apple's strict

privacy guidelines and has passed App Store review processes.

Information We Collect

To improve the app and provide better service, we collect only the following anonymous data:

General Usage Statistics (Anonymous)

- Number of blocked messages (general statistics)

- App performance metrics (launch times, processing speeds)

- Feature usage statistics (which features are used most)

- Error reports and crash information (contains no personal data)

Premium Subscription Information

- Your premium subscription status (for purchase processing)

- Subscription validity and renewal information

- App Store receipt validation data

Push Notification Identifier

- Device identifier to send important updates and notifications

- Used only for critical app updates and security notices

- Can be disabled in device settings at any time

Is completely anonymous

Contains no message content

Cannot identify you personally

Is used only for app improvement

Community Spam Reporting

When you report a number as spam, only the following information is recorded anonymously:

- The reported phone number

- Spam category (fraud, betting, etc.)

- Date of the report

This data is used collectively to provide stronger protection for all users. No information

that could reveal your identity is stored.

Important: Message content is never recorded. Only the phone number you report as

spam and its category are stored.

Anonymous statistics are used for app improvement, subscription status is used to unlock premium features, push identifiers are used for important updates, and community spam reports help improve shared spam protection without storing message content.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Security Measures

- SSL/TLS Encryption: All communications are protected with SSL/TLS encryption

- Secure Cloud Infrastructure: Server data is stored in secure cloud

infrastructure

- Regular Security Audits: Our systems are regularly audited for security

vulnerabilities

- Data Minimization: We follow the principle of collecting only necessary data

Shield-SMS uses iOS SMS filtering capabilities and may use push notifications for important updates and security notices. Filtering can work on-device and without sending SMS content to Bear Code Studio.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. We work only with trusted service

providers for the following purposes:

Service Provider Purposes

- Subscription Management: To process and manage your premium subscriptions

- Push Notifications: To send important updates and security notices

- Anonymous Data Storage: To securely store community spam data

These service providers are also committed to privacy and protect your data under strict security

measures.

Premium subscription status and App Store receipt validation data may be used to manage premium access. Payment information is handled by Apple and is not stored by Bear Code Studio.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights:

Data Rights

- Right to Know: Learn what data we collect about you

- Right to Correct: Request correction of your data

- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data

- Right to Withdraw: Withdraw consent for data processing

- Right to Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at legal@bearcodestudio.com .

Shield-SMS does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 or the equivalent minimum age in the relevant jurisdiction.

Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated as needed. Important changes will be announced to you via in-app

notifications. You can always view the current policy within the app.

Stay Informed: You will receive in-app notifications about policy changes.