Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Call Box Helper is an Android application developed and operated as an independent project. References to "we," "us," or "our" in this policy refer to Call Box Helper. References to "you" or "your" refer to users of the app and visitors to this website.

You can contact us at info@callboxhelper.com with any privacy-related questions.

What Data We Collect

We collect the minimum data necessary to operate the app and manage the beta program.

Through the beta signup form (website):

• First and last name
• Email address
• Device model and Android version
• Use case description (optional)
• Agreement to the Beta Tester NDA (timestamp)

Through the app — stored locally on your device only:

• Call box phone numbers you save in the app
• Labels you assign to those numbers
• Your configured unlock code (DTMF tone)
• App settings (timing preferences, vibrate toggle, etc.)
• A local call log of auto-answered and missed calls

Through Firebase Crashlytics (automatic, anonymous):

• Crash reports including device model, Android version, and app version
• Error logs that help us identify and fix bugs

What We Do NOT Collect

We want to be completely transparent about what we do not access, collect, or transmit:

App Permissions Explained

Call Box Helper requests the following Android permissions. Here is exactly why each one is needed:

• Phone / Call Management — Required to function as the default phone app and to automatically answer calls from your saved call box numbers. Without this, the core feature cannot work.
• Read Contacts — Used only to display a caller's name on the incoming call screen and in the dialer. We do not store or transmit your contacts.
• Read Call Log — Used only to display your recent calls in the built-in dialer. We do not store or transmit your call history.
• Notifications — Used to send you a notification when a gate is opened automatically or when you miss a call. Not used for marketing.
• Vibrate — Used to optionally vibrate the device when a call box call is auto-answered, so you know it happened.
• Bluetooth — Used to route call audio to a connected Bluetooth headset during calls. Not used to scan for or track nearby devices.

How We Use Your Data

The data we collect is used only for the following purposes:

• Beta signup information — to review your application, send you Google Play access instructions, and communicate with you about the beta program. Nothing else.
• Crash reports — to identify, diagnose, and fix bugs in the app. Reports are anonymous and contain no personally identifiable information.

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, marketing, or any purpose beyond what is listed above.

Third Party Services

Call Box Helper uses the following third party services. Each has its own privacy policy.

• Firebase Crashlytics (Google) — Used for anonymous crash reporting to help us fix bugs. Data is processed by Google. Firebase Privacy Policy →
• Formspree — Used to process beta signup form submissions on this website. Your signup data is transmitted through Formspree to our email. Formspree Privacy Policy →
• Google Play — The app is distributed through Google Play. Google's privacy policies apply to the distribution and download process. Google Privacy Policy →

We do not integrate any advertising networks, analytics platforms beyond Crashlytics, or social media trackers.

Data Retention

Beta signup data is retained for the duration of the beta program. When the beta concludes, signup records will be deleted unless you have been converted to a registered user of the public release.

App data (saved numbers, call log, settings) is stored locally on your device. It is deleted when you uninstall the app. We have no copy of it.

Crash reports are retained by Firebase Crashlytics per Google's standard data retention policies.

You may request deletion of your beta signup data at any time by emailing info@callboxhelper.com.

Your Rights

Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (which will result in removal from the beta program)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@callboxhelper.com. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know — You may request disclosure of the personal information we have collected about you and how it has been used.
• Right to Delete — You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out — You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information, so this right is already satisfied.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at info@callboxhelper.com.

Children's Privacy

Call Box Helper is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our beta signup form, please contact us at info@callboxhelper.com and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify active beta testers by email.

Your continued use of Call Box Helper after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@callboxhelper.com
App: Call Box Helper
Website: callboxhelper.com

We take privacy seriously and will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.