Google updates developer policy

Controversy has always been controversial when software programs request detailed positioning information from users because most software simply does not require positioning information to provide services.

The collection of positioning information is mostly used to track users and push precise advertisements. For consumers, this will cause their potential information to be collected by developers.

What is even worse is that there are many applications that refuse to use the user without granting relevant permissions such as location information, which also forces users to grant relevant permissions.

In the end, Google decided to update the developer policy to scrutinize the app for continuous access to location information and continue to track users only if there is a valid reason.

Google publishes a blog saying that if developers add permission to use background location in the application, they must explain to Google exactly what the usage permission is for.

Of course, developers cannot directly tell that continuous location permissions are used to push ads. Developers must explain the value of the continuous use of location permissions.

Factors Google considers include: what clear value does the continuous acquisition of position bring to users, and whether users want the application to continue to acquire position while running in the background.

Others include whether continuous location gain affects important features for the application and whether developers can provide the same functionality without tracking location.

Developers must clearly explain the above issues when submitting a Google review. If it is not explained clearly, then Google will refuse the review and will not allow the application to be listed.