- Privacy policy URL was a mandate for only subscription-based apps
- However, Apple has now made it a mandate for all apps
- Existing apps must include the URL in their next update
Earlier, Apple made it mandatory to include a privacy policy URL for apps that had subscriptions, but now it is being made compulsory for all apps. This change will come into effect from October 3. Apple is not pulling apps from the Store that don't have the privacy policy link in place, but is making it a mandate for them to include that info in the next update.
While this doesn't change much for subscription-based apps, apps that don't have much utility, and are able to run offline as well, will now need to make a page with privacy policies listed, just for App Store. This comes in the wake of increasing number of reports regarding backdoor data collection without the knowledge of the users by apps and services. Apple, known for its tough security policies, is ensuring that all loopholes are sealed off to prevent unethical practices.
According to 9to5Mac, the privacy policy link will open in Safari for iPhone and iPad users. For tvOS users, Apple is making a text box available to developers for copy pasting their privacy policy. Because the tvOS doesn't have a browser, it will display the text box on users' TV screen.
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