# Security & Privacy Scorecard

## InstaChat WP - Quick Chat

## What This Means for You

Usage patterns and crash reports are sent to Firebase and Google. Two critical findings were identified affecting how user data is stored and handled on the device. Users have limited control over what is collected.

## Recommendation: Use With Caution

**Best For:** WhatsApp users who want a different interface
**Avoid If:** You prefer not to share usage data with Google

## Key Findings

**Data Security** - 2 findings (1 critical, 1 high)

**Network Security** - 1 finding (1 medium)

**Code Safety** - 0 findings

**Privacy** - 3 findings (1 critical, 1 high, 1 low)

## Privacy Concerns

### What Data is Collected

This app collects usage patterns and device information through Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics. Crash reports, including details about app usage and device state, are automatically sent to Google servers.

### Third-Party Data Sharing

Activity data is shared with the following services:

- **Firebase Analytics** - Usage and behavioral data sent to Google
- **Firebase Crashlytics** - Crash and error reports sent to Google
- **Firebase Installations** - Device identification data sent to Google
- **Google Play Services** - App licensing and device data sent to Google
- **Pairip License Check** - License validation data shared with Pairip

## Understanding the Scores

| Category | Score |
|----------|-------|
| Security | 82/100 |
| Privacy | 70/100 |
| Data Security | 75/100 |
| Network Security | 95/100 |
| Code Safety | 92/100 |
| Data Collection | 75/100 |
| Data Sharing | 85/100 |
| User Control | 70/100 |

## Positive Security Features

- No notable positive security practices were identified in this version of the app.

## Areas for Improvement

- The way user data is stored on the device could be made more secure, reducing the chance that other apps or users could access it without authorization.
- Users have limited options to control or reduce how much information is collected about their usage, making it harder to limit what is shared with Google.
- Clearer communication about what data is collected and how long it is retained would give users more confidence in how their information is handled.

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## About This Analysis

### App Details

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| App Name | InstaChat WP - Quick Chat |
| Package | com.jomibusa.instachatwp |
| Version | 24.0.1 |
| Scan Date | 2026-02-04 |
| Developer | Not listed |