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The search giant said that apps must provide \u201can option to initiate account and data deletion from within the app and online\u201d and the feature should be easily discoverable. Plus, the policy also requires developers to delete the user data from their servers on account deletion. If a developer needs to keep user data for specific reasons, they must specify that in the app.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the new policy states, when you fulfill a request to delete an account, you must also delete the data associated with that account. The feature also gives developers a way to provide more choice: users who may not want to delete their account entirely can choose to delete other data only where applicable (such as activity history, images, or videos). For developers that need to retain certain data for legitimate reasons such as security, fraud prevention, or regulatory compliance, you must disclose those data retention practices,\u201d Google said in its announcement.<\/p>\n

The company will provide an extended grace period until May 31, 2024, for developers who might need some time to implement this. But they will need to explicitly apply for it through the Google Play console.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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