Google Play Developer Program Policy Update

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Hello Google Play Developer,

We're writing to let you know about a recent update to our Developer Policy  
Center. We make updates from time to time as part of a continuous effort to  
make Google Play a positive experience for both developers and consumers.

This email is to inform you of recent changes we've made to our policies:


We've updated our Deceptive Behavior policies to emphasize functionally  
deceptive apps and our requirement to provide accurate disclosures and  
metadata.
We've introduced a Manipulated Media policy for apps that spread or create  
altered media.
We've updated our Malware policy. Visit the Google Play Protect site for  
additional information about enforcement and reporting malware.
We've updated our Subscriptions policy to ensure transparent communication  
of subscription offers.

Developers with apps currently on Google Play will have 60 days from the  
issuance of this notification to bring their apps into compliance with the  
Subscriptions policy to prevent removal.

We've rebranded the Ad Network Certification program to the Families Ads  
Program.
We've updated our Families policy to include disclosure of collecting  
personal and sensitive information from children.
We've updated our Families policy to provide further clarification on  
Bluetooth use.
We've updated our Families Ads and Monetization policy to prohibit ads and  
monetization practices that are spammy and/or manipulative.
We've launched our Location policy to promote transparency and limit  
inappropriate access to location data especially in the background.

Because compliance with the Location policy may require substantial changes  
to your app, affected developers will have an extended timeline to make any  
necessary updates. To view timelines and other updates, please visit our  
Help Center.


The following enforcement timelines will apply to these policies (with the  
exception of the Location policy):

Any new apps or app updates published after this notification will  
immediately be subject to the latest version of the Developer Program  
Policies.
Apps currently on Google Play will have 30 days from the issuance of this  
notification to come into compliance to prevent removal, except for the  
Subscriptions policy which will have 60 days.


We encourage you to review these policy updates carefully in case any of  
your existing apps are impacted.




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