It is very important to follow the below guidelines to ensure your game does not run into issues with app reviewers on the Google Play Store.
Accessing App Content
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Navigate to the Google Play Console
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Select App Content from the menu on the left side
In the App Content section, go to Actioned.
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Click on Data Safety and then click Manage
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Data Types Section
After accessing Data Safety, click Next until you reach the Data Types section.
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Data Types Section
Expand the App Activity section and select Installed Apps.
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Data Types Section
Expand the Device or other IDs section and select Device or other IDs.
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Data Types Section
Click Next to proceed to Data Usage and Handling.
4. Data Usage and Handling
- In the Data Usage and Handling section, expand App Activity and click Start.
- Choose Collected
- This is NOT processed ephemerally
- Select Data collection is required (users can’t turn off this data collection) if applicable.
- Under the reasons for data collection, select Fraud prevention, security, and compliance.
| Data Types | Collected | Shared | Processed ephemerally | Required or Optional | Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installed applications | Yes | No | No | Required | Fraud Prevention |
| User IDs | Yes | No | No | Required | Fraud Prevention |
| Device or other IDs | Yes | No | No | Required | Fraud Prevention |
7. Finalizing and Saving
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Review all the selected data types and ensure they are accurately filled out
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Click Save to save your changes
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Submit the declaration if all information is correct