Privacy Policy

PigeonMail Android app, package name pigeon.mail. Effective date: May 12, 2026.

This Privacy Policy explains how PigeonMail accesses, collects, uses, stores, and shares user data. The app is provided by Anton Goryunov. For privacy questions or data requests, contact: goryunov_ad@magnit.ru.

Data We Collect or Access

• Account and profile data: login, user ID, display name, avatar, profile settings, contacts, groups, channels, and authentication/session data needed to provide the messenger service.
• Messages and media: text messages, files, photos, videos, voice messages, call signaling data, delivery/read status, and related metadata that users send or receive through the app.
• Camera: accessed only when users choose features such as video messages, camera capture, or video calls.
• Microphone: accessed only when users choose features such as voice messages, audio calls, or video calls.
• Location: accessed only when users choose to share their current location in a chat.
• Files and storage: accessed when users choose to attach, save, open, or share files and media. On Android 9 and below, storage permission may be requested only when the user chooses to save a file to public Downloads.
• Push notification data: device push token and notification payload data needed to deliver messages and call alerts.
• Diagnostics: app crash or fatal error information, device/app version information, and logs needed to diagnose reliability issues.

How We Use Data

• To create and maintain user accounts and profiles.
• To send, receive, sync, search, and display chats, groups, channels, files, and media.
• To provide audio/video calls, voice messages, video messages, and user-initiated location sharing.
• To deliver push notifications for messages and calls, including high-priority incoming audio/video call alerts.
• To protect accounts, troubleshoot issues, prevent abuse, and improve app reliability.

Sharing of Data

User messages, files, profile data, and call signaling data are shared with intended recipients as part of the messenger service. We do not sell personal or sensitive user data and we do not use personal or sensitive user data for third-party advertising. Data may be processed by infrastructure and service providers that are necessary to operate the app, such as servers, storage, Firebase Cloud Messaging or other push notification services, and diagnostics services. We may disclose data when required by law or to protect users, the service, or legal rights.

Permissions

Android permissions are requested at runtime where required and in the context of the user-facing feature. Camera is used for taking photos, video messages, and video calls. Microphone is used for voice messages and calls. Location is used only when a user chooses to share their current location in a chat. Notification permission is used for message and incoming call alerts. Full-screen intent is used only for incoming audio/video call alerts. The app may link to Android battery settings so users can review system restrictions when message or call alerts are delayed. Users can deny or revoke permissions in Android settings, but related features may stop working.

Security

Data is transmitted using modern encrypted transport where supported by the service. Authentication data is stored using Android security mechanisms. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we use reasonable technical measures to protect personal and sensitive user data.

Retention and Deletion

Data is retained for as long as needed to provide the messenger service, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce terms. Users may request account and data deletion by contacting goryunov_ad@magnit.ru or by following the instructions on the account deletion page. Some data may be retained where required for legal, security, fraud-prevention, backup, or operational reasons.

Children

PigeonMail is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.