Adding custom disclosure

Introduction

This tutorial guides you through the process of adding a custom disclosure to your application. Custom disclosures are essential for maintaining transparency with users, especially regarding data usage and privacy. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll understand how to create and implement a custom disclosure effectively.

Step 1: Understand the Purpose of a Custom Disclosure

• Identify why you need a custom disclosure. It’s typically used to inform users about:
  • Data collection practices
  • User consent
  • Privacy policies
• Consider what information is necessary for your users to know.

Step 2: Drafting Your Custom Disclosure

• Use clear and concise language.
• Include the following elements in your disclosure:
  • Purpose of data collection
  • Types of data collected
  • How data will be used
  • User rights regarding their data
• Example template:

  We collect your data to improve our services. This includes:
  - Personal information (e.g., name, email)
  - Usage data (e.g., how you interact with our app)
  
  You have the right to request access to your data or delete it at any time.
  

Step 3: Implementing the Disclosure in Your App

• Choose where to display the custom disclosure:
  • During user registration
  • In the app settings
  • Before critical actions that require consent
• Use a modal or pop-up for immediate visibility. Ensure it requires user action (e.g., clicking “Accept”) to proceed.

Step 4: Testing Your Custom Disclosure

• Conduct usability testing:
  • Ask users if the disclosure is clear and understandable.
  • Ensure users can easily access the disclosure at all times.
• Gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to improve clarity and effectiveness.

Step 5: Keep Your Custom Disclosure Updated

• Review your disclosure regularly, especially when:
  • Your data collection practices change
  • New regulations are introduced
• Make it a part of your app’s maintenance routine to update and communicate changes to your users.

Conclusion

Adding a custom disclosure is crucial for transparency and compliance with data privacy standards. By following these steps—understanding the purpose, drafting clear language, implementing effectively, testing with users, and keeping it updated—you can ensure your users are well-informed about their data. Consider integrating this process into your app development lifecycle for ongoing compliance and trust-building with your users.