1. Introduction
TelQ Telecom GmbH ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Money SMS mobile application ("App") and the website moneysmsapp.com ("Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our App and Website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
3. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
3.1 Account Information
- Email address (for registration and communication)
- Phone number (for SMS testing functionality)
- Country and carrier information (to match testing demand)
- Payment details (PayPal email or cryptocurrency wallet address for withdrawals)
3.2 Device Information
- Device model and operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- Network carrier information
- App version
3.3 Usage Data
- Number of test SMS received and sent
- Earnings and withdrawal history
- Referral activity
- App usage patterns and feature interactions
3.4 What We Do NOT Collect
- Content of your personal SMS messages
- Your contact list or address book
- Your browsing history or activity outside the App
- Your photos, files, or other personal content
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Service delivery: To operate the App, process test SMS, and credit earnings to your account
- Payments: To process withdrawal requests and send payments
- Communication: To send service-related notifications, updates, and support responses
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the App's functionality and user experience
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
- Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing necessary to provide the Money SMS service and process your earnings
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Processing for fraud prevention, security, and service improvement
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Where you have given explicit consent, such as for marketing communications
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Processing required to comply with applicable laws
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Payment processors: PayPal and cryptocurrency networks to process your withdrawals
- Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate and improve the App (hosting, analytics)
- Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and process it only as instructed by us.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide our services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for a limited period to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specifically:
- Account data: Deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
- Transaction records: Retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance
- Usage logs: Anonymized or deleted within 12 months
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@moneysmsapp.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Employee training on data protection
10. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily processed within the European Union. If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
11. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or by email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority in the EU member state where you reside or work.
