Last updated: October 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the Android app "Deleted Message Recovery!" (package com.snappy.message.recovery, the "App"), published by SnappyByte ("we", "us", "our"), handles information when you use it. We are based in India.
By using the App you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App and uninstall it.
The App helps you keep a copy of messages and media that you receive in messaging apps you choose, so you can still view them if the sender later deletes them. To do this, it uses Android's Notification Access feature: when a notification arrives from WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, or another messaging app you have added in the App, the App reads what is shown in that notification and saves it to a local database on your device.
Please note:
The following information is processed and stored only on your device. The App does not send it to us or to any third party.
For supported apps, the App reads the notification's app name, sender or chat name, message text, time received, and the profile picture shown in the notification (if any). Because these are messages sent to you, they may include information about other people (for example, a contact's name, picture, and what they wrote). This content is saved locally so you can view it in the App.
If you use the Media or Status Saver features, you give the App access to WhatsApp's media folder, either through Android's folder picker (Android 10 and later) or the storage permission (older versions). The App then:
These files stay on your device.
Keywords you add for alerts, the list of apps you choose to monitor, your language, and your other App preferences are stored locally on your device.
If you have turned on Android's backup to your Google account, Android may include the App's saved data in that backup, so it can be restored on a new phone. This backup is stored in your own Google account and is controlled by you and Google. We cannot access it. You can turn it off under Settings > Google > Backup.
The App uses the following services provided by Google. They collect limited data automatically, under Google's privacy policy. None of them receive your message text, sender or contact names, profile pictures, keywords, or media files.
The App is free and supported by ads. To show ads, prevent fraud, and measure ad performance, AdMob may collect:
To understand how the App is used and to improve it, we record usage events, such as which screens are opened, which buttons are tapped, and whether permissions were granted. Firebase also collects an app instance ID, device and app information, and approximate location (country or region) derived from your IP address. These events include which supported messaging app a notification came from (for example, "WhatsApp"), but never its content.
If the App crashes or runs slowly, these services collect crash reports, error logs, performance traces (such as app start time and network request timings), device and app information, and an installation identifier, so we can fix problems.
Used to adjust App settings, such as how often ads appear, without releasing an update. It uses an installation identifier.
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If you are in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, the App shows a consent form (Google's User Messaging Platform) the first time you open it, so you can choose whether your data may be used for personalized ads. To change your choice later, clear the App's storage (Settings > Apps > Deleted Message Recovery! > Storage > Clear storage); the form will be shown again. On any Android device you can also reset or delete your Advertising ID, or opt out of personalized ads, under Settings > Google > Ads (or Settings > Privacy > Ads, depending on your device).
The App only asks for permissions it needs for its features. You can revoke any permission at any time in your device settings, though some features will stop working.
| Permission | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Notification Access | To read and save incoming messages from WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, and other messaging apps you add. This is the App's core feature. |
| Folder access (Android 10+) or storage permission (Android 12 and below) | Only if you use the Media or Status Saver features. Used to read WhatsApp's media and status folder, and to save copies to your gallery when you tap download. |
| Post notifications | To alert you when deleted media is recovered or a keyword you set appears. |
| Ignore battery optimizations | Optional. Keeps the App running in the background so it does not miss notifications. |
| Internet and network state | To load ads and to send the analytics, crash, and configuration data described in Section 3. Your messages and media are never sent over the internet by the App. |
We do not sell your information.
We do not share your saved messages or media with anyone. The only data leaving your device is the advertising, analytics, crash, and configuration data collected directly by Google AdMob and Firebase (Section 3). We may also disclose information if we are required to do so by law. However, because your messages are stored only on your device, we do not have them and cannot disclose them.
If you choose to share a saved message or media file using the App's share button, it is sent to the app you pick, and that app's privacy policy applies.
Saved messages, media, and settings remain on your device until you delete them. You can delete your data at any time by:
Copies of media you saved to your gallery stay there until you delete them yourself. Analytics data in Firebase is kept for up to 14 months, and crash reports for up to 90 days. Data collected by Google for advertising is kept according to Google's retention policy.
Your saved messages are stored inside the App's private storage on your device, which Android protects from other apps, and they are passed only within the App itself. We recommend keeping your device protected with a screen lock. No method of storage is 100% secure, but because your messages never leave your device through the App, they are not exposed to server breaches on our side.
The App is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has used the App in a way that resulted in data being collected, please contact us and we will help resolve it.
Depending on where you live (for example, under the EU/UK GDPR or India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, and to withdraw consent. Because we do not store your personal data on our servers, you can exercise most of these rights directly on your device as described in Section 7. For advertising data, you can manage your choices through your device's ad settings or Google My Ad Center. For any other request, email us at the address below.
The App is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp, Meta, Google, or any other messaging service. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Please use the App responsibly and respect the privacy of the people you communicate with.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we will also notify you in the App or on our Google Play listing.