Your Protection Score is a simple rating of how secure your device is with Sardine Shield. The higher the score, the safer you are! It's based on the permissions you've granted the app. The more permissions you give us (like for Calls, SMS, etc.), the better we can shield you from threats, increasing your score.

Found a suspicious call, SMS, or link? You can report it and help protect the community!

1. Go to the relevant tab: Calls, SMS, Links, or Notifications.
2. Find the suspicious item you want to report.
3. Simply swipe on it and mark it as a scam.

Mistakes happen! To undo a report:

1. Go to the tab where you reported the item (Calls, SMS, etc.).
2. Tap on the "Scam" section to view your reported items.

Find the one you marked by mistake and swipe it again to unmark it.

The "Scan Now" button lets you proactively check your recent calls and messages. It quickly analyzes them for any missed threats or suspicious activity, giving you instant peace of mind.

To protect you from dangerous links in real-time. If you accidentally tap a malicious link, this permission allows us to instantly block the harmful site and keep you safe.

• Privacy Assurance: We only watch for dangerous links. It's like having a silent guardian watching out only for scam links. You're in control. We're just here to help.

To warn you about scam calls instantly. This permission lets us show a small, non-intrusive alert on your screen when a potential scammer is calling. Unlike a standard notification which can be easily missed, an on-screen overlay ensures you see the warning before you answer.

• You Are in Control: We never block your calls. This is just a warning to help you make a safer choice.

To help you distinguish trusted callers from unknown numbers. By accessing your contacts, we can:

• Identify calls and SMS from people you know, so you can focus on the unknowns.‍
• Protect your privacy by skipping analysis of messages and calls from your saved contacts.

To find scams hidden in your app notifications. Scammers now use notifications from apps like WhatsApp or Telegram to send malicious links. This permission allows us to:

• Scan incoming notifications for dangerous links.
• Send you an alert if we find a threat.‍
• Privacy Assurance: We only look for threats and don't read your personal messages.

This is essential for our core protection, as most scams arrive via calls and texts. Granting this permission allows us to:

• Identify and warn you about known scam numbers when they call.
• Analyze incoming SMS for malicious links and phishing attempts.
• Ignore calls and messages from your saved contacts to protect your privacy.

To provide you with 24/7 protection. Modern phones try to save battery by "sleeping" apps that aren't open on the screen. However, scams can happen at any time. This permission ensures Sardine Protect stays active in the background, ready to detect a threat the moment it arrives. Without it, our protection might be delayed.

No worries! Just drop us a note on protect.support@sardine.ai and our team would get back to you at the earliest.