Effective Date: April 06, 2023
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the SMSProtect services provided by SMSProtect Limited (“SMSProtect,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms. Please read these Terms carefully, and if you do not agree with them, refrain from accessing or using our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using SMSProtect’s services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. Privacy Policy
Your use of SMSProtect’s services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
3. Changes to Terms
SMSProtect reserves the right to change, modify, or revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
4. User Obligations
You are not legally obligated to provide personal information to SMSProtect, and any information you provide is at your own free will. If you do not agree with the Privacy Policy, please refrain from accessing or using our services.
5. Information Collection
SMSProtect collects personal and anonymous data as described in our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to the collection and processing of this information for the purposes outlined in the Privacy Policy.
6. Use of Information
We process personal information for purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy, including providing and managing our website and mobile app, marketing our services, ensuring security, and analyzing data for research purposes.
7. Security and Data Retention
SMSProtect implements security measures to protect your information. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Your information will be retained until deletion or until legal, regulatory, or operational reasons require its retention.
8. Sharing of Personal Information
SMSProtect may share your information with partners, third-party service providers, regulators, courts, and in the event of business transfer or acquisition. Your consent is obtained where necessary.
9. Analysis of SMS and WhatsApp Messages
SMSProtect analyzes SMS and WhatsApp messages for fraud detection and classification. Your use of the App implies consent to this analysis. No actual message content is stored in our systems.
10. Feedback Feature
The App offers a feedback feature for users to report misclassified messages. Collected data is used for model improvement, and personally identifiable information is removed before analysis.
11. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, submit a request to support@smsprotect.com. You can also opt out of marketing emails using the provided unsubscribe link.
12. Use by Children
Our services are not intended for children under 18. If you are under 18, do not provide any information without parental involvement. SMSProtect reserves the right to delete information collected from minors.
13. Interaction with Third-Party Products
You may interact with third-party services through our platform. SMSProtect is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Please review their terms and privacy policies.
14. Analytic Tools
We use analytic tools to understand usage patterns. Information may be shared with analytics companies and ad networks. Tracking cookies may be used. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for details.
15. Applicable Laws
SMSProtect complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
16. Updates
SMSProtect may update these Terms from time to time. Users will be notified of material changes via email or the website.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us at contact@smsprotect.io.