daily-notification-plugin/docs/legal-store-compliance.md

TimeSafari Daily Notification Plugin - Legal & Store Compliance Guide

Author: Matthew Raymer
Version: 1.0.0
Created: 2025-10-08 06:08:15 UTC

Overview

This document provides comprehensive guidance for legal and store compliance requirements for the TimeSafari Daily Notification Plugin. It covers App Store, Google Play Store, and general legal compliance requirements.

App Store Compliance

iOS App Store Guidelines

1. Background Processing Guidelines

// iOS background task compliance
const iosBackgroundTaskConfig = {
  // Required: Register background task identifiers
  backgroundTaskIdentifiers: [
    'com.timesafari.dailynotification.fetch',
    'com.timesafari.dailynotification.maintenance'
  ],
  
  // Required: Background modes in Info.plist
  backgroundModes: [
    'background-processing',
    'background-fetch'
  ],
  
  // Required: Background task time limits
  maxBackgroundTime: 30, // seconds
  backgroundTaskTimeout: 25, // seconds (leave 5s buffer)
  
  // Required: Battery usage optimization
  batteryOptimization: {
    enableAdaptivePolling: true,
    respectSystemBatteryState: true,
    reduceFrequencyOnLowBattery: true
  }
};

2. Notification Guidelines

// iOS notification compliance
const iosNotificationConfig = {
  // Required: Request permission before showing notifications
  requestPermission: true,
  
  // Required: Provide clear permission explanation
  permissionExplanation: 'TimeSafari needs notification permission to deliver daily community updates and reminders.',
  
  // Required: Support provisional authorization
  provisionalAuthorization: true,
  
  // Required: Notification categories for actions
  notificationCategories: [
    {
      identifier: 'TIMESAFARI_COMMUNITY_UPDATE',
      actions: [
        {
          identifier: 'VIEW_OFFERS',
          title: 'View Offers',
          options: ['foreground'] // Opens app
        },
        {
          identifier: 'VIEW_PROJECTS', 
          title: 'View Projects',
          options: ['foreground']
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  
  // Required: Respect quiet hours
  respectQuietHours: true,
  
  // Required: Provide notification settings
  allowUserConfiguration: true
};

3. Privacy Guidelines

// iOS privacy compliance
const iosPrivacyConfig = {
  // Required: Privacy manifest
  privacyManifest: {
    dataTypes: [
      {
        type: 'NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypeFileTimestamp',
        reasons: ['CA92.1'], // System boot time
        description: 'Used for notification scheduling'
      }
    ],
    trackingDomains: [],
    collectedDataTypes: [
      {
        type: 'NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeUsageData',
        purpose: 'NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAppFunctionality',
        linked: false,
        tracking: false,
        description: 'Notification usage analytics'
      }
    ]
  },
  
  // Required: Data minimization
  dataMinimization: {
    collectOnlyNecessary: true,
    anonymizeWhenPossible: true,
    deleteWhenNoLongerNeeded: true
  }
};

Google Play Store Guidelines

1. Background Processing Guidelines

// Android background processing compliance
const androidBackgroundConfig = {
  // Required: Use WorkManager for background tasks
  useWorkManager: true,
  
  // Required: Respect battery optimization
  batteryOptimization: {
    exemptFromBatteryOptimization: false, // Don't request exemption
    useBatteryOptimizedConstraints: true,
    respectDozeMode: true,
    respectAppStandby: true
  },
  
  // Required: Background execution limits
  backgroundLimits: {
    maxConcurrentWorkers: 1,
    maxExecutionTime: 10 * 60 * 1000, // 10 minutes
    respectBackgroundRestrictions: true
  },
  
  // Required: Foreground service requirements
  foregroundService: {
    useOnlyWhenNecessary: true,
    providePersistentNotification: true,
    allowUserToStop: true
  }
};

2. Notification Guidelines

// Android notification compliance
const androidNotificationConfig = {
  // Required: Notification channels
  notificationChannels: [
    {
      id: 'timesafari_community_updates',
      name: 'Community Updates',
      description: 'Notifications about community offers and project updates',
      importance: 'default', // Don't use 'high' unless critical
      enableVibration: true,
      enableLights: true,
      sound: 'default'
    }
  ],
  
  // Required: Request notification permission (Android 13+)
  requestPermission: true,
  
  // Required: Provide permission explanation
  permissionExplanation: 'TimeSafari needs notification permission to deliver daily community updates.',
  
  // Required: Respect user preferences
  respectUserPreferences: true,
  
  // Required: Provide notification settings
  allowUserConfiguration: true
};

3. Privacy Guidelines

// Android privacy compliance
const androidPrivacyConfig = {
  // Required: Data safety section
  dataSafety: {
    dataTypes: [
      {
        type: 'Usage data',
        purpose: 'App functionality',
        shared: false,
        collected: true,
        description: 'Notification usage analytics'
      }
    ],
    securityPractices: [
      'Data is encrypted in transit',
      'Data is encrypted at rest',
      'Users can request data deletion'
    ]
  },
  
  // Required: Permissions justification
  permissions: [
    {
      permission: 'android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS',
      justification: 'Required to deliver daily community updates and reminders'
    }
  ]
};

Legal Compliance

GDPR Compliance

1. Data Processing

// GDPR compliance implementation
export class GDPRComplianceService {
  /**
   * Process user consent
   */
  async processUserConsent(userId: string, consent: {
    notifications: boolean;
    analytics: boolean;
    dataProcessing: boolean;
  }): Promise<void> {
    // Record consent with timestamp
    await this.recordConsent(userId, {
      ...consent,
      timestamp: Date.now(),
      ipAddress: await this.getUserIP(),
      userAgent: await this.getUserAgent()
    });
    
    // Apply consent preferences
    if (!consent.notifications) {
      await this.disableNotifications(userId);
    }
    
    if (!consent.analytics) {
      await this.disableAnalytics(userId);
    }
  }
  
  /**
   * Handle data deletion request
   */
  async handleDataDeletionRequest(userId: string): Promise<void> {
    // Delete all user data
    await this.deleteUserData(userId);
    
    // Log deletion for audit
    await this.logDataDeletion(userId, {
      timestamp: Date.now(),
      reason: 'user_request',
      dataTypes: ['notifications', 'preferences', 'analytics']
    });
  }
  
  /**
   * Handle data portability request
   */
  async handleDataPortabilityRequest(userId: string): Promise<{
    notifications: any[];
    preferences: any;
    analytics: any[];
  }> {
    return {
      notifications: await this.getUserNotifications(userId),
      preferences: await this.getUserPreferences(userId),
      analytics: await this.getUserAnalytics(userId)
    };
  }
}

2. Privacy by Design

// Privacy by design implementation
export class PrivacyByDesignService {
  /**
   * Anonymize user data
   */
  anonymizeUserData(data: any): any {
    return {
      ...data,
      userId: this.hashUserId(data.userId),
      ipAddress: this.hashIPAddress(data.ipAddress),
      userAgent: this.hashUserAgent(data.userAgent)
    };
  }
  
  /**
   * Implement data minimization
   */
  minimizeDataCollection(requiredData: string[]): any {
    return {
      collectOnly: requiredData,
      anonymizeWhenPossible: true,
      deleteWhenNoLongerNeeded: true,
      retentionPeriod: 30 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 // 30 days
    };
  }
  
  /**
   * Implement purpose limitation
   */
  limitDataPurpose(data: any, purpose: string): any {
    return {
      ...data,
      purpose: purpose,
      usedFor: [purpose], // Only used for specified purpose
      sharedWith: [] // Not shared with third parties
    };
  }
}

CCPA Compliance

1. Consumer Rights

// CCPA compliance implementation
export class CCPAComplianceService {
  /**
   * Handle right to know request
   */
  async handleRightToKnowRequest(userId: string): Promise<{
    categories: string[];
    sources: string[];
    purposes: string[];
    thirdParties: string[];
  }> {
    return {
      categories: ['Usage data', 'Preferences', 'Analytics'],
      sources: ['User input', 'System analytics', 'Notification interactions'],
      purposes: ['App functionality', 'User experience improvement'],
      thirdParties: [] // No data shared with third parties
    };
  }
  
  /**
   * Handle right to delete request
   */
  async handleRightToDeleteRequest(userId: string): Promise<void> {
    await this.deleteUserData(userId);
    await this.logDeletionRequest(userId, 'ccpa_right_to_delete');
  }
  
  /**
   * Handle right to opt-out request
   */
  async handleRightToOptOutRequest(userId: string): Promise<void> {
    await this.disableDataSale(userId); // Not applicable but required
    await this.disableAnalytics(userId);
  }
}

Store Submission Checklist

iOS App Store Submission

Pre-Submission Checklist

• Background Processing: Properly configured background tasks
• Notification Permissions: Clear permission requests and explanations
• Privacy Manifest: Complete privacy manifest file
• Data Collection: Minimal data collection with clear purposes
• User Control: Users can control notification preferences
• Battery Usage: Optimized for battery life
• Performance: Meets performance requirements
• Accessibility: Meets accessibility guidelines
• Localization: Supports required languages
• Testing: Tested on latest iOS versions

Required Files

• Privacy Manifest: PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy
• Info.plist: Background modes and permissions
• App Store Connect: Privacy labels and descriptions
• Screenshots: App Store screenshots
• App Description: Clear, accurate description
• Keywords: Relevant keywords for discovery

Google Play Store Submission

Pre-Submission Checklist

• Background Processing: Uses WorkManager appropriately
• Notification Channels: Proper notification channel configuration
• Permissions: Minimal permissions with clear justifications
• Data Safety: Complete data safety section
• Target SDK: Targets latest Android version
• Battery Optimization: Respects battery optimization
• Performance: Meets performance requirements
• Accessibility: Meets accessibility guidelines
• Localization: Supports required languages
• Testing: Tested on latest Android versions

Required Files

• Data Safety Form: Complete data safety information
• Privacy Policy: Link to privacy policy
• Permissions: Justification for all permissions
• Screenshots: Play Store screenshots
• App Description: Clear, accurate description
• Keywords: Relevant keywords for discovery

Compliance Monitoring

Automated Compliance Checking

// Compliance monitoring service
export class ComplianceMonitoringService {
  /**
   * Check GDPR compliance
   */
  async checkGDPRCompliance(): Promise<{
    compliant: boolean;
    issues: string[];
    recommendations: string[];
  }> {
    const issues: string[] = [];
    const recommendations: string[] = [];
    
    // Check consent management
    if (!await this.hasConsentManagement()) {
      issues.push('Missing consent management system');
      recommendations.push('Implement user consent tracking');
    }
    
    // Check data retention
    if (!await this.hasDataRetentionPolicy()) {
      issues.push('Missing data retention policy');
      recommendations.push('Implement automatic data deletion');
    }
    
    // Check data portability
    if (!await this.hasDataPortability()) {
      issues.push('Missing data portability feature');
      recommendations.push('Implement data export functionality');
    }
    
    return {
      compliant: issues.length === 0,
      issues,
      recommendations
    };
  }
  
  /**
   * Check store compliance
   */
  async checkStoreCompliance(platform: 'ios' | 'android'): Promise<{
    compliant: boolean;
    issues: string[];
    recommendations: string[];
  }> {
    const issues: string[] = [];
    const recommendations: string[] = [];
    
    if (platform === 'ios') {
      // Check iOS-specific compliance
      if (!await this.hasPrivacyManifest()) {
        issues.push('Missing privacy manifest');
        recommendations.push('Add PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy file');
      }
      
      if (!await this.hasBackgroundTaskLimits()) {
        issues.push('Background tasks exceed limits');
        recommendations.push('Optimize background task execution');
      }
    } else if (platform === 'android') {
      // Check Android-specific compliance
      if (!await this.usesWorkManager()) {
        issues.push('Not using WorkManager for background tasks');
        recommendations.push('Migrate to WorkManager');
      }
      
      if (!await this.hasNotificationChannels()) {
        issues.push('Missing notification channels');
        recommendations.push('Implement notification channels');
      }
    }
    
    return {
      compliant: issues.length === 0,
      issues,
      recommendations
    };
  }
}

Compliance Reporting

// Compliance reporting service
export class ComplianceReportingService {
  /**
   * Generate compliance report
   */
  async generateComplianceReport(): Promise<{
    gdpr: any;
    ccpa: any;
    ios: any;
    android: any;
    overall: {
      compliant: boolean;
      score: number;
      issues: string[];
    };
  }> {
    const gdpr = await this.checkGDPRCompliance();
    const ccpa = await this.checkCCPACompliance();
    const ios = await this.checkStoreCompliance('ios');
    const android = await this.checkStoreCompliance('android');
    
    const allIssues = [
      ...gdpr.issues,
      ...ccpa.issues,
      ...ios.issues,
      ...android.issues
    ];
    
    const compliantCount = [gdpr, ccpa, ios, android]
      .filter(check => check.compliant).length;
    
    return {
      gdpr,
      ccpa,
      ios,
      android,
      overall: {
        compliant: allIssues.length === 0,
        score: (compliantCount / 4) * 100,
        issues: allIssues
      }
    };
  }
}

Implementation Checklist

Legal Compliance

• GDPR Compliance: Consent management, data portability, right to deletion
• CCPA Compliance: Right to know, right to delete, right to opt-out
• Privacy Policy: Comprehensive privacy policy
• Data Minimization: Collect only necessary data
• Purpose Limitation: Use data only for stated purposes
• Data Retention: Automatic data deletion
• User Rights: Implement user rights mechanisms
• Audit Trail: Maintain compliance audit trail

iOS App Store Compliance

• Background Processing: Proper background task configuration
• Notification Permissions: Clear permission requests
• Privacy Manifest: Complete privacy manifest
• Battery Optimization: Respect battery usage guidelines
• Performance: Meet performance requirements
• Accessibility: Meet accessibility guidelines
• Localization: Support required languages
• Testing: Test on latest iOS versions

Google Play Store Compliance

• WorkManager: Use WorkManager for background tasks
• Notification Channels: Proper notification channel setup
• Permissions: Minimal permissions with justifications
• Data Safety: Complete data safety section
• Battery Optimization: Respect battery optimization
• Performance: Meet performance requirements
• Accessibility: Meet accessibility guidelines
• Localization: Support required languages
• Testing: Test on latest Android versions

Ongoing Compliance

• Regular Audits: Quarterly compliance audits
• Policy Updates: Keep policies up to date
• User Education: Educate users about their rights
• Incident Response: Plan for compliance incidents
• Documentation: Maintain compliance documentation
• Training: Train team on compliance requirements
• Monitoring: Continuous compliance monitoring
• Reporting: Regular compliance reporting

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Note: This guide should be reviewed regularly and updated as legal requirements and store guidelines change. Legal counsel should be consulted for specific compliance questions.