# Phone Contacts

#### ❓ What does the app collect from the contact list?

The app collects:

* **Full name**
* **Phone numbers**
* **Email addresses** (if available)
* **Contact photo** (if any) <mark style="color:red;">Notes: not supported yet in year 2025!</mark>
* **Timestamps** for when each contact was created or updated (if supported by device)

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#### ❓ How often are contacts synced?

By default, contacts are synced:

* **Once per day**, or
* When changes are detected (new, edited, or deleted contacts), or
* When a manual sync is triggered from the Admin panel.

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#### ❓ Can I trigger a contact sync on demand?

Yes. You can send a **“Sync Now”** (including Sync Contact) command from the Admin dashboard or cPanel interface.

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#### ❓ Will the app detect if a contact was deleted or renamed?

Yes. The app compares the latest snapshot with previous data and flags:

* **New contacts**
* **Updated contacts** (name or number changed)
* **Deleted contacts**

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#### ❓ Does it collect hidden or blocked contacts?

No. The app only collects **visible contacts** from the system address book.\
Contacts stored in secure folders, private apps, or SIM card (on some devices) may not be accessible.

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#### ❓ Will the user know their contacts are being read?

By default, contact syncing is **silent** and runs in the background.\
You can optionally enable a notification (e.g., "📤 Contact sync in progress") via app settings.

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#### ❓ Is the contact list stored securely?

Yes. Contacts are encrypted during transmission and stored in a secure cloud database tied to your device ID.


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