Privacy Policy — Kabe

Effective: May 19, 2026

Kabe is a call-blocking and scam-SMS-filtering app built around a simple promise — we do not collect, store, or transmit any of your data.

How Kabe works

Kabe registers two system extensions with iOS:

Call Directory Extension — When a call arrives, iOS checks the incoming number against Kabe's rule set entirely on your device, and Kabe returns a block-or-allow decision.
Message Filter Extension — When an SMS from an unknown sender arrives, iOS passes the sender and message content to Kabe entirely on your device, and Kabe decides whether iOS should route it to "Unknown & Junk".

Phone numbers and SMS content themselves never leave your device.

What is stored on your device

Your language preference.
Your custom block rules (prefixes you've added).
Your exception list / whitelist entries.
Blocked SMS records (sender and timestamp, so you can review history within Kabe).
Basic settings (feature toggles, last-opened screen, etc.).

These are saved in your device's standard app storage and the App Group container. They are synced to iCloud only if you have iOS's standard app-data sync enabled for your Apple ID. They are never sent to us or any third party.

What leaves your device

Nothing, with one exception: if you choose to make an In-App Purchase (Tip Jar), the transaction is handled entirely by Apple's StoreKit. Kabe only receives a success/failure result — we do not see your payment details, your Apple ID, or your purchase history. See Apple's Privacy Policy for details.

No analytics, no tracking, no ads

Kabe contains zero analytics SDKs, tracking libraries, advertising identifiers, or crash reporting services. We have no way to know whether you open the app, how often you use it, or what rules you configure.

Children's privacy

Kabe does not collect any personal information and is suitable for users of all ages.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this URL with a new effective date.

Contact

Questions? Email support@kabe-app.com.