Your app should have a clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date privacy policy available to effectively communicate your data privacy practices with your users.

Category-Specific Requirements

If you’re building apps directed to children, it’s important to consider regulations that are designed to protect the privacy of children.

Health and wellness apps may need to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules that regulate the use of medical information. You’ll also need to be aware of ad networks and analytics providers.

Consumers need to trust the integrity of financial and retail apps before they hand over their sensitive information. It’s essential that you honor their trust by safeguarding all data.