EU Application Marketplace & App Usage Policy (EU AMAU)

Last Updated: February 2024

1. Introduction

This EU Application Marketplace & App Usage Policy (“EU AMAU”) outlines our compliance with European Union regulations regarding mobile application distribution and usage.

2.1 Data Processing

Transparent processing of personal data
Lawful basis for data collection
Purpose limitation
Data minimization
Storage limitation
Integrity and confidentiality

2.2 User Rights

Right to access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to restrict processing

3. App Distribution Requirements

3.1 Application Vetting

Security scanning
Malware detection
Privacy compliance check
Content appropriateness review
Technical performance evaluation

3.2 Age Ratings

Clear age classifications
Content warnings
Parental control information
Age verification mechanisms

4. Digital Services Act (DSA) Compliance

4.1 Transparency

Clear terms of service
Content moderation policies
Recommendation system parameters
Advertisement transparency

4.2 User Protection

Illegal content reporting
Quick removal procedures
Appeal mechanisms
User notification system

5. Digital Markets Act (DMA) Compliance

5.1 Fair Competition

Non-discriminatory listing
Equal access opportunities
Transparent ranking criteria
Fair search results

5.2 Developer Rights

Clear revenue sharing
Access to platform features
Appeal procedures
Technical documentation

6. Consumer Protection

6.1 In-App Purchases

Clear pricing information
Transparent billing
Cancellation rights
Refund policies

6.2 User Safety

Data security measures
Privacy protection
Child safety features
Fraud prevention

7. Content Standards

7.1 Prohibited Content

Illegal material
Harmful content
Discriminatory content
Misleading information

7.2 Content Guidelines

Age-appropriate material
Cultural sensitivity
Language requirements
Content classification

8. Technical Requirements

8.1 Performance Standards

App stability
Resource usage
Battery consumption
Network usage

8.2 Security Requirements

Data encryption
Secure transmission
Authentication methods
Vulnerability protection

9. Data Storage and Transfer

9.1 EU Data Storage

Data center locations
Transfer mechanisms
Backup procedures
Data retention periods

9.2 International Transfers

Standard contractual clauses
Adequacy decisions
Transfer impact assessments
Safeguard measures

10. Monitoring and Enforcement

10.1 Compliance Monitoring

Regular audits
Performance tracking
User feedback analysis
Security scanning

10.2 Violation Handling

Warning procedures
App removal process
Developer notification
Appeal process

11. Updates and Changes

11.1 Policy Updates

Regular review
User notification
Grace periods
Compliance deadlines

11.2 Version Control

Change documentation
Previous versions
Update history
Implementation dates

12. Reporting Mechanisms

12.1 User Reports

Illegal content
Privacy violations
Security issues
Performance problems

12.2 Authority Reports

Regulatory compliance
Incident reporting
Statistical reports
Transparency reports

13. Contact Information

For EU AMAU related inquiries:

Email: contact@cryptomatters.net
Subject: “EU AMAU Inquiry”
Response time: Within 72 hours

14. Legal Framework

This policy complies with:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
DSA (Digital Services Act)
DMA (Digital Markets Act)
ePrivacy Directive
Consumer Protection Laws

15. Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed and updated:

Annually at minimum
Upon regulatory changes
Following significant platform changes
As required by law

By using CryptoMatters in the European Union, you agree to comply with this EU AMAU policy.