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App Store rejection: missing privacy policy link on sign-in screen
HighResolvedApp StoreReference
Mar 1, 2026Updated Mar 6, 2026App Store Review Board Notes(Manual)
Summary
Apple rejected the VCTRL iOS companion app (Review ID: 2024-ARB-88812) for missing a privacy policy link on the sign-in screen. Required by App Store guideline 5.1.1. Simple fix: add privacy policy URL to the auth screen footer.
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## App Store Rejection — Review ID: 2024-ARB-88812 ### Rejection Reason Guideline 5.1.1 — Legal — Privacy Policy > Your app collects user data but does not include a link to your privacy policy on the sign-in screen or within the app. ### Screenshot [See Figma: iOS Auth Screen v1.2 — missing footer links] ### Fix Required Add Privacy Policy and Terms of Service links to: 1. Sign-in screen footer 2. Settings > Legal section 3. App Store listing description ### Status of Privacy Policy - Privacy Policy: Drafted, hosted at vctrl.dev/legal/privacy — LIVE - Terms of Service: Drafted, hosted at vctrl.dev/legal/terms — LIVE ### Implementation - Add footer component to AuthScreen with links to both docs - Links must be tappable, not just decorative text - Policy must cover: data collected, third parties, user rights ### Timeline - Fix implemented: done - Resubmit: today - Expected review: 24-48 hours ### Lesson Always add legal links to auth screens before submission. Add this to pre-submission checklist.
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| Event ID | d1000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000007 |
| Project | VCTRL |
| Event Time | Mar 1, 2026, 2:24:57 AM |
| Created | Mar 6, 2026, 2:24:57 AM |
| Updated | Mar 6, 2026, 2:24:57 AM |
| Source | App Store Review Board Notes |
| Source Type | Manual |
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