Hello,
I want to release an update of my app and I was wondering if the privacy manifest is already required for submitting an update, or if the app will get rejected for this reason (missing manifest file).
Thank you
Privacy manifest required
A good place to start with questions like this is the Apple > Developer > News page. It even has a handy RSS feed. And I’m a huge fan of its Upcoming Requirements tab.
Right now that page has a post Privacy updates for App Store submissions with important news on this front.
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Apple wont reject the App , they give extended time before May 1st with warning.Failing to resolve by May 1 when you upload new app will lead to rejections.
Sample App store review warnings from forum
ITMS-91053: Missing API declaration - Your app’s code in the “YourApp” file references one or more APIs that require reasons, including the following API categories: NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategoryUserDefaults. While no action is required at this time, starting May 1, 2024, when you upload a new app or app update, you must include a NSPrivacyAccessedAPITypes array in your app’s privacy manifest to provide approved reasons for these APIs used by your app’s code. For more details about this policy, including a list of required reason APIs and approved reasons for usage, visit: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files/describing_use_of_required_reason_ap