Google Play Store App Publishing & Developer Policy Compliance Guide (2026)

Comprehensive step-by-step guide for passing Google Play Store app reviews, target audience compliance, and privacy policy verification.

# Play Store App Publishing & Policy Verification Publishing mobile applications on the Google Play Store requires strict adherence to Play Developer Policies, Data Safety forms, and verified company documentation (D-U-N-S® verification). ### Key Verification Checkpoints: 1. **D-U-N-S® Business Verification**: Registered company details (DUNS 31-239-5963) matching Play Console Organization details. 2. **Accessible Privacy Policy URL**: A live, SSL-secured privacy policy (`privacy_policy.html`) containing data collection scope, third-party disclosure, and deletion mechanisms. 3. **Data Safety Declarations**: Explicit declarations of all SDKs (Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, AdMob).