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App Store rejection: missing privacy policy link on sign-in screen

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Mar 1, 2026Updated Mar 6, 2026App Store Review Board Notes(Manual)

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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 IDd1000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000007
ProjectVCTRL
Event TimeMar 1, 2026, 2:24:57 AM
CreatedMar 6, 2026, 2:24:57 AM
UpdatedMar 6, 2026, 2:24:57 AM
SourceApp Store Review Board Notes
Source TypeManual

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