Privacy Policy

Minimal Data Collection:

If the app only provides a result score and does not require any personal user data, it should avoid requesting unnecessary permissions, especially those related to personal or sensitive information (e.g., contacts, location).

Google encourages developers to limit data collection to what is strictly necessary for core functionality. In this case, if only scores are shown, the app should not collect, store, or process personal data from users.

Privacy Policy:

Even if the app does not collect personal data, a brief privacy policy stating “no user data is collected or processed” helps to provide transparency and build user trust.

This privacy policy should be accessible within the app and on the Play Store listing. It should clearly state that the app only displays result scores and does not interact with or store user data.

Data Security:

For any data that the app processes (even non-personal data like score information), it’s essential to secure it. For example, if scores are retrieved from an external server, secure communication (e.g., HTTPS) should be used to protect data in transit.

Although personal data isn’t collected, Google still requires apps to implement basic security measures to prevent unauthorized access or tampering with app data.

Third-Party Services and Compliance:

If the app uses third-party APIs to retrieve scores, developers should ensure that these services comply with Google Play’s Data Safety guidelines.

Be cautious of third-party SDKs, especially for ads or analytics, as they may collect user data. Avoid using unnecessary SDKs to maintain a “data-free” user experience.

User Consent and Permissions:

Since no user data is needed for showing scores, the app should not request any personal permissions. This aligns with Google’s principle of “data minimization.”

Avoid requesting permissions like access to storage, location, or contacts unless absolutely necessary. For simple score-checking, no such permissions should be required.