Platform guides
Privacy policy by platform
Each guide quotes the platform’s own policy, links the official source, and lists what common SDKs collect. Store rules change, so check the linked sources before you submit. Not legal advice.
Google AdMob
Privacy policy for apps using AdMob
The Google Mobile Ads SDK collects IP address, interactions, diagnostics and device identifiers. What to disclose, EU consent with the UMP SDK, and store rules for ad-supported apps.
Amazon Alexa Skills Store
Privacy policy for Alexa skills
Amazon requires a privacy policy URL when your Alexa skill uses account linking, includes advertising, or collects user information. Where to add it and what to disclose.
Google Analytics
Privacy policy for apps using analytics (GA4 and other SDKs)
Google Analytics’ terms require you to post a privacy policy that discloses cookies, mobile identifiers and your use of Google Analytics. What to write for GA4 and similar SDKs.
Google Play
Privacy policy for Android apps on Google Play
Google Play requires a privacy policy on an active, public, non-geofenced URL (no PDFs), linked in Play Console and in the app, matching your Data safety form. Sources cited.
Stripe
Privacy policy for apps that take payments (Stripe, Razorpay)
When you charge through Stripe or Razorpay, the processor receives your customers’ payment data. What your privacy policy should say about payment processors.
Chrome Web Store
Privacy policy for Chrome extensions
If your Chrome extension handles any user data, the Chrome Web Store requires an accurate privacy policy and Privacy-tab disclosures that match it. Sources cited.
Discord Developer Platform
Privacy policy for Discord bots
Discord’s Developer Terms require a privacy policy for your bot, linked in the Developer Portal, that explains what data you collect and how users request deletion. Sources cited.
Expo EAS Metadata (App Store listing)
Privacy policy for Expo apps (EAS Submit)
EAS Metadata says a privacy policy is required for all apps. What Expo itself may collect from end-users, App Tracking Transparency, privacy manifests, and where to put the URL.
Meta for Developers
Privacy policy for Facebook Login and Meta apps
Meta’s Platform Terms require a public, crawlable, non-geoblocked privacy policy URL in your App Dashboard that explains processing and how users request deletion.
Mozilla Add-ons (AMO)
Privacy policy for Firefox add-ons (AMO)
Mozilla’s add-on policies require you to declare data collection in the manifest or ask for consent, and personal data is opt-in. What to put in your add-on’s privacy policy.
Apple App Store
Privacy policy for Flutter apps (iOS and Android)
A Flutter app ships to two stores, and both require a public privacy policy linked in the listing and inside the app. What Apple and Google ask for, which plugins collect data, and how to link it.
Google API Services
Privacy policy for Google Sign-In and OAuth apps
Google’s API Services User Data Policy requires accurate disclosure of the data you request, and restricted scopes come with Limited Use rules. What your OAuth app’s policy should say.
Apple App Store
Privacy policy for iOS apps
What Apple requires: a privacy policy URL in App Store Connect and in the app, App Privacy answers that match it, and a privacy manifest for required-reason APIs. Sources cited.
FTC COPPA Rule (16 CFR Part 312)
Privacy policy for kids’ apps (COPPA)
COPPA (16 CFR Part 312) requires a clearly labeled online notice, verifiable parental consent, and limited retention for apps directed to children. Plus Apple Kids Category and Google Play Families rules.
Apple App Store
Privacy policy for Mac apps (Mac App Store and direct download)
Mac App Store apps follow the same App Review Guidelines as iOS, so a privacy policy link is required in App Store Connect and in the app. What to disclose and what changes for direct-download apps.
Microsoft Store
Privacy policy for Microsoft Store apps
Microsoft Store Policy 10.5.1: if your product accesses, collects or transmits personal information, you must keep a privacy policy and enter its URL in Partner Center.
Apple App Store
Privacy policy for apps with push notifications (FCM, OneSignal)
Apple Guideline 4.5.4 limits push for marketing to users who opt in. What FCM and OneSignal collect, and the push clause your privacy policy needs.
Apple App Store
Privacy policy for React Native apps
React Native apps need a public privacy policy for both the App Store and Google Play, linked in the listing and inside the app. Rules, native SDKs to disclose, and how to link it with Linking.
GDPR (EU)
Privacy policy for SaaS and web apps
What a SaaS or web app privacy policy needs: GDPR Article 13 information, subprocessors, cookies and analytics. Pair it with Terms of Service and a Cookie Policy.
Shopify App Store
Privacy policy for Shopify app developers
For Shopify app developers, not stores: Shopify requires mandatory compliance webhooks for data requests and deletion. Your privacy policy should match how your app handles them.
Apple App Store
Privacy policy for apps using Sign in with Apple
What Guideline 4.8 Login Services and 5.1.1(v) account deletion mean for your privacy policy when you offer Sign in with Apple, including the private relay email.
Slack Marketplace
Privacy policy for Slack apps (Slack Marketplace)
Slack Marketplace apps must have a clear privacy policy linked from the landing page that covers what data is collected, how it is used and how long it is kept.
WordPress.org Plugin Directory
Privacy policy for WordPress plugin developers
For plugin authors, not site owners: WordPress.org Guideline 7 bans tracking without consent, and core lets you suggest privacy policy text with wp_add_privacy_policy_content.