Why do I need one?
Apple and Google both require every app to link to a publicly accessible privacy policy before it can be published. Users can view it from your app store listing and from within the app itself – it tells them what information the app collects and how it’s used.
Where should it live?
Your privacy policy should be hosted on your own website, at a URL you’ll provide as part of your Phase 1 checklist. Most customers add a dedicated page to their existing site.
What should it cover?
What personal information the app collects – for example, name and email address when a user registers
Any additional information collected for exclusive content verification, such as workplace postcode, employer, or proof of employment
How that information is used
Who processes the data – including Vicinity as your app platform provider
How long data is kept, and how users can request access or deletion
Contact details for privacy questions
We’ll help you get it right
After your Kick-Off Call we’ll send over suggested inclusions tailored to your app’s features, so you won’t be starting from a blank page. We do recommend having the final wording reviewed by whoever looks after data protection for your organisation.
Need a hand?
If you have any questions at any stage, just drop us a message at support@getvicinity.com – we’re always happy to help.