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# 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
```typescript
// 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
---
**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.