Encryption, Data collection and security

In Google Play, you have to declare if any User Data is collected through the app. That leads to several questions in the Google Play Data collection and security questionnaire. Thus far, I believe only the device ID is collected (but that isnt’ 100% clear). Assuming that is the only data collected. There are still questions such as this one:
“Is all of the user data collected by your app encrypted in transit?”
Good question. Is the data that Appmysite collects encrypted?

Then the questionnaire asks if the data is “collected” and “shared”. I presume it is, but where is this documented?

Also, it would be supremely helpful if there were a tool in Appmysite that prepped/guided the user for answering these questions…the “Google Play Submission FAQ” or something like that. If such a thing exists, a link would be most appreciated!

Thanks in advance for any information!

Hi @milkrow

Thank you for reaching out with your questions about data collection and the Google Play Data Safety questionnaire. We understand how important it is to get this right for your app submission.

Here’s some clarification regarding your concerns:

1. Is the user data collected by AppMySite encrypted in transit?

Yes, any data transmitted by apps created using AppMySite is encrypted in transit using secure HTTPS protocols. This ensures the security and privacy of user data during communication between the app and its connected servers.

2. What user data is collected by apps created with AppMySite?

For most apps, the only data typically collected includes device information (e.g., device ID) to enable app functionality. No additional user data is collected unless your website or app integrates third-party tools (e.g., analytics, ad networks, or login mechanisms) that independently gather user data.

3. Is the data collected and shared?

Data collected through the app may be shared with third-party services you integrate (e.g., Firebase for notifications, Google Analytics, or similar tools). For specific details about such integrations, you can review their respective documentation. AppMySite itself does not share data with external parties beyond what is necessary for app functionality.

4. Documentation on data collection and sharing

At this time, AppMySite does not have a detailed data collection FAQ specifically for the Google Play questionnaire. However, we recommend carefully reviewing your app’s integrations and their privacy policies, as these will influence how you complete the questionnaire.

5. Resources for Google Play submission

While we currently don’t have a dedicated “Google Play Submission FAQ,” we appreciate your suggestion and are actively working to enhance our resources to better guide users. For now, you can refer to Google’s official guide on Data Safety on Google Play for additional insights.

If you have further questions or require specific support during the submission process, please feel free to reach out.

This forum could be a great place to have a topic for this so that everyone can chime in and get their questions answered. It likely should be a whole category of discussion…i.e., “Submitting to Google Play” and “Submitting to App Store” with sub threads on “coping with rejection” (by Apple, of course, not general emotional well being) :slight_smile:

Dear @milkrow ,

You can refer to this guide below. It is well written by the team and you will find your answers there.