what-is
What is SDK disclosure for China Android app stores?
A plain-English explanation of what China Android app stores expect in SDK disclosure materials.
Who it is for
- Teams launching into China Android app stores
- Mobile builders with multiple vendor SDKs
- Founders expanding beyond U.S. and EU app stores
Why it matters
- Review in China Android app stores often expects a separate SDK vendor artifact.
- Global teams commonly fail because they reuse a thin western launch package.
- Mismatch across SDK list, policy, and permissions is a repeat rejection source.
How LogicSpring helps
- LogicSpring can turn one SDK inventory into China-ready disclosure materials and policy sections.
- Export workflows reduce manual spreadsheet maintenance.
- Precheck helps catch the next mismatch before another store submission.
Definition
SDK disclosure for China Android app stores is the structured explanation of third-party SDK vendors, data categories, purposes, and permissions that many China Android app stores expect during review.
- It is usually more explicit than western store disclosure norms.
- A vague privacy policy sentence is rarely enough.
- The SDK list needs to match the shipped build and the Chinese privacy policy.
Key takeaways
- SDK disclosure is both a policy problem and an inventory problem.
- Vendor detail needs to be release-specific, not generic.
- China launch readiness is easier when exports come from one structured data model.
How it works
- Step 1
Create a release-specific SDK inventory.
- Step 2
Map each vendor to purpose, data category, and permission usage.
- Step 3
Sync the China-facing policy and store materials from the same inventory.
FAQ
Is the privacy policy alone enough?
Usually no. Many stores still expect a structured SDK list or related disclosure sheet.
Do I need Chinese-language material?
In practice yes, especially when the store expects China-facing review artifacts.
What is the most common failure?
Teams miss one vendor SDK or ship a stale SDK list that no longer matches the app.