Submit for Review: Export Compliance, Content Rights, Adverising Identifier

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Created Sep ’17

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Ready to "Submit for Review" and got unexpected questions regarding Export Compliance, Content Rights, Adverising Identifier.

New programmer here.

Export Compliance:

I did not develop the app with any encryption/cryptography -- I'm pretty sure of that since I am not advanced. I developed with HTML5stack and sent app through PhoneGap Build. I doubt they use cryptography, but not sure how to verify this. I am inclined to think to answer -- NO.

Content Rights:

I listed licenses within the app, like Apache and MIT and linked as much as possible to assure credit where appropiate. I also have links to websites, but the only way to access content info is to visit sites directly. I am inclined to think to answer -- YES & Yes for the following question.

Advertising Identifier:

My app does not have ads, though perhaps on version update I may change this -- though I doubt it. I am inclined to think to answer -- NO.

Will an experienced app developer and iTunes Connect submitter offer / suggest (not as a legal person) how they would likely answer based on what I have shared? Any assist would be comforting and appreciated.

From the form (copy/paste):

Export Compliance

Is your app designed to use cryptography or does it contain or incorporate cryptography? (Select Yes even if your app is only utilizing the encryption available in iOS or macOS.)

If you are making use of ATS or making a call to HTTPS please note that you are required to submit a year-end self classification report to the US government.

Yes

No

Content Rights

Does your app contain, display, or access third-party content?

Yes

No

Do you have all necessary rights to that content or are you otherwise permitted to use it under the laws of each App Store territory in which your app is available?

Yes

No

Advertising Identifier

Does this app use the Advertising Identifier (IDFA)?

The Advertising Identifier (IDFA) is a unique ID for each iOS device and is the only way to offer targeted ads. Users can choose to limit ad targeting on their iOS device.

Yes

No

Ensure that you select the correct answer for Advertising Identifier (IDFA) usage. If your app does contain the IDFA and you select No, the binary will be permanently rejected and you will have to submit a different binary.

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KMT OP

Sep ’17

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For the first one, assume that if you needed to answer 'yes', you'd know.

For the second one....be careful. If you say yes, don't assume tacit approval carries the necessary weight to support a claim of rights-to-use. My opinion is that apache etc. are not what they have in mind. They're typically looking for specific rights to specific _content_.

For the third one, if you plan on adding IDFA at any point, you might want to do it at the onset and not assume you can (easily) wedge it in later.

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