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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://appmetrica.yandex.com/docs/en/llms.txt
# App privacy in the App Store
As of December 8, 2020, [Apple requires](https://developer.apple.com/app-store/app-privacy-details/) mobile app developers to report the data types collected by their app to the App Store. This concerns, among others, third-party libraries integrated into the app.
- The list below refers to the default AppMetrica SDK configuration. If you collect additional data or don't use the relevant features, modify the dataset as you see appropriate.
- The AppMetrica SDK performs tracking if the IDFA is available. You need to implement the [request](../mobile-tracking/ios-tracking#request) yourself.
As of spring 2024, Apple provides a mechanism for automatic supply of all data collection and tracking information, the [privacy manifest](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files). The manifest file can be generated by the app itself or by its components.
- Starting with version [5.1.0](https://appmetrica.yandex.com/docs/en/sdk/ios/changelog-ios.md#v-5-1-0), the AppMetrica SDK provides all the necessary data as a privacy manifest file. We recommend upgrading to the latest SDK version to have the required data automatically added to your app's manifest. If this is impossible, use the recommendations below to manually fill out the manifest file.
## Tracking {#tracking}
[Tracking](https://developer.apple.com/app-store/user-privacy-and-data-use/) refers to the act of linking user or device data (IDs, profiles) collected from your app with third-party data for the purpose of advertising or data sharing.
By default, the AppMetrica SDK provides a tracking function. This must be reflected in the privacy manifest: `NSPrivacyTracking` must be set to `true`.
### Tracking domain {#track-domain}
The data used for tracking is sent to individual domains (specified in the `NSPrivacyTrackingDomains` key in the privacy manifest file):
* `tracking.appmetrica.yandex.net`.
* `tracking.reserve.appmetrica.yandex.net`.
According to the Apple policies, network requests to these domains will fail if the user hasn't granted tracking permission.
### Disabling tracking {#disable-track}
In some cases, you may need to disable the tracking functionality, such as when using the AppMetrica SDK in children's apps. To do this, exclude the `AppMetricaAdSupport` module responsible for the collection of IDs (including IDFAs).
> How to [exclude the "AppMetricaAdSupport" module](https://appmetrica.yandex.com/docs/en/sdk/ios/analytics/migration-io-5-0-0.md#child) when using children's apps.
If the module is disabled:
- The `NSPrivacyTracking` key takes the `false` value, tracking domains aren't used.
- IDs (`NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeDeviceID`) aren't used for tracking and the `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeThirdPartyAdvertising` and `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeDeveloperAdvertising` purposes.
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Exclude them when manually filling out the privacy manifest file.
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## Data types and their usage
The Apple policies require app developers to specify all [data types](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files/describing_data_use_in_privacy_manifests) used by the app and the purpose of their usage.
The AppMetrica SDK uses some of them:
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|| **Data type** | **Value** | **Usage** | **Tracking** | **Linked to users** | **Purpose** ||
|| Location | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePreciseLocation` | Optional[*](*location) | No | No | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAppFunctionality` ||
|| Location | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeCoarseLocation` | Optional[*](*location) | No | No | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAnalytics` ||
|| IDs | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeUserID` | Optional[*](*id-user) | No | No | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAnalytics` ||
|| IDs | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeDeviceID` | Yes[*](*id-device) | Yes | Yes |
* `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeThirdPartyAdvertising`
* `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeDeveloperAdvertising`
* `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAnalytics` ||
|| Purchases | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurchaseHistory` | Yes[*](*purchase) | No | No | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAnalytics` ||
|| Usage data | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeProductInteraction` | Yes | No | No | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAnalytics` ||
|| Diagnostics | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeCrashData` | Yes | No | No | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAppFunctionality` ||
|| Diagnostics | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePerformanceData` | Yes | No | No | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAppFunctionality` ||
|| Diagnostics | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeOtherDiagnosticData` | Yes | No | No | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAnalytics` ||
|| Other data types | `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeOtherDataTypes` | Yes[*](*other-data) | No | No |
* `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAnalytics`
* `NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurposeAppFunctionality` ||
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If you use or pass other data from the [full list](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files/describing_data_use_in_privacy_manifests) to AppMetrica, you need to declare it on your own end.
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## Private APIs
According to the Apple policy, some [system API methods](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files/describing_use_of_required_reason_api) may only be used in strictly defined scenarios. Their usage and the reasoning behind it must be specified in the privacy manifest file.
The AppMetrica SDK uses the following keys:
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|| **NSPrivacyAccessedAPIType** | **NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypeReasons** | **Comment** ||
|| `NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategoryUserDefaults` | CA92.1 | Reading and storing the data required for the SDK to function. ||
|| `NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategoryFileTimestamp` | C617.1 | Reading the data required for the SDK to function. ||
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If you use other APIs, declare them manually.
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[*location]: \* Geolocation data is used if the `locationTracking` option is explicitly enabled and the user's permission is obtained. [Request for permission](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/corelocation/cllocationmanager?language=objc) must be implemented on your app's end.
[*id-user]: \* The user ID (`NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeUserID`) is used if you set up the `ProfileID` sending.
[*id-device]: \* Device IDs (`NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeDeviceID`) are used by default if the user's permission is obtained. [Request for permission](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/apptrackingtransparency/) must be implemented on your app's end.
[*purchase]: \* The purchase history (`NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypePurchaseHistory`) is used by default starting with the SDK version 4.0.0. You can disable transmission of that data using the `revenueAutoTrackingEnabled` property.
[*other-data]: \* Other data (`NSPrivacyCollectedDataTypeOtherDataTypes`) means general information about the device, such as the OS version, screen resolution, and so on.