What is Google Play's Data Safety Section?
Google Play requires developers to disclose how their apps collect, share, and protect user data within the Data Safety section on store listings.
Discrepancies between SDKs compiled in your binary (such as Firebase, Sentry, or AdMob) and your questionnaire declarations trigger update rejections or 30-day suspension notices.
Key Declarations for Capacitor Apps
- User Identifiers (
User IDs / Device IDs): Required when using authentication or push notification services. - Crash & Diagnostic Data: Required if utilizing Sentry or Firebase Crashlytics.
- Encryption in Transit: Confirm that all outbound network traffic uses HTTPS / TLS 1.3.
- Data Deletion Mechanism: Provide a direct URL where users can request full deletion of their personal data compliant with GDPR.
Explore our GDPR mobile compliance guide for auditing models.