I have today received an email from google play stating “Reason for warning: Violation of Usage of Android Advertising ID policy and section 4.8 of the Developer Distribution Agreement” for google ads used in my app created with makeroid. They suggest “Action required: Add a privacy policy to your store listing and app” i want to know whether we are required to add policy for admob ads and why do i receive this mail for apps made with thunkable and makeroid only and not for apps made with appybuilder. Anyone know what to add in privacy policy and can we use the wordpress or blogspot subdomain as our policy url?
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i also got same email from google play
Well i am working to find some solution and came up with a good privacy policy doing discussion with some group members on thunkable. I will post the privacy policy here for others use once done if makeroid allows it.
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yes you can use WordPress or blogger subdomain for your policy url and make sure add why you are showing ads in policy.
I received a similar almost same with different app name and i am working on it, it takes time to construct good privacy policy and also will show you how i implemented in my application because without option menu its a bit complicated. I generally hide the option menu and only use it on appybuilder as they allow to reset option. Okay let me complete and then i will share the policy and i hope you make the necessary changes then like app name and your name.
Will this work?
Privacy Policy
[Developer Name] built the [App Name] app as an Ad Supported app. This SERVICE is provided by [Developer Name] at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This page is used to inform visitors regarding my policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use my Service.
If you choose to use my Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that I collect is used for providing and improving the Service. I will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at [App Name] unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience, while using our Service, I may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to Android Advertising ID. The information that I request will be retained on your device and is not collected by me in any way.
The app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you.
Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app
Google Play Services
AdMob
Log Data
I want to inform you that whenever you use my Service, in a case of an error in the app I collect data and information (through third party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing my Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device’s internal memory.
This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.
Service Providers
I may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
To facilitate our Service;
To provide the Service on our behalf;
To perform Service-related services; or
To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
I want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
Security
I value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and I cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by me. Therefore, I strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case I discover that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact me so that I will be able to do necessary actions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about my Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact me.
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It is your job to write the policy for your apps and not ours.
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You can use this easy site
https://app-privacy-policy-generator.firebaseapp.com/
Make sure to check those switches
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i used the same and remix to my website privacy policy to cover broad area. Its under update as the google playconsole is taking longer than usual today. Well thanks @sander for your consideration.
i hope , this will help u all
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I used Admob in my app, but still switch to Fabric Crasytics ?
You need to mark those switches like in my screenshot
Can it also create privacy for facebook ads
I you just replace the admob stuff with facebook, then it should be fine
that means it works with facebook ads also
I am tension free coz whenever i publish my app I provide privacy and policy on the spot .
Use this site : https://app-privacy-policy-generator.firebaseapp.com/
as @Sander said and use google sites (its really easy) to host the privacy policy. Done in 5 mins!!