June 2017: Various updates as outlined below:

• We have introduced new guidelines on data protection as required by the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.

May 2017: Various updates as outlined below:

• We’ve revised our Malicious Behavior policy to clarify our position on downloading executable code.
• We've updated our Ratings, Reviews, and Installs policy to further clarify our position on incentivized installs.
• We’ve published additional policy requirements for the distribution of Android Instant Apps via Google Play.
• We are sharing 10 tips to help you stay on the right side of Google Play policy. Enjoy the video!

April 2017: Various updates as outlined below:

• We’ve clarified the program requirements for Designed for Families and added eligibility criteria for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality apps.
• We’ve introduced a Child-Directed Declaration policy that requires developers to declare whether their app is primarily child-directed in the Play Console.

October 2016: Updated the example section in the Metadata policy for clarity.

July 2016: Various updates as outlined below:

• Addition of a Google Play Families Program Policy tile to the Policy Center.
• We’ve clarified our Privacy and Security policies to help developers better determine when privacy disclosure is required, and where such disclosure should be available to users.
• We've updated our Restricted Content policies to further clarify our stance on sexually explicit services.
• We’ve updated our gambling ad policies to share the requirements a developer must adhere to when displaying gambling ads in Play.
• We’re introducing a User Generated Content policy that outlines minimum safety feature requirements.
• We’ve added examples to both the Deceptive Behavior and Violence policies, to clarify disallowed behavior or content.

May 2016: Updated the Payments section with information about Android Pay.

March 2016: Updated requirements under Ads policy to prohibit inappropriate ads.

March 2016: Introduced requirements under Device and Network Abuse policy regarding Doze and App Standby.

March 2016: Introduced requirements under Ads policy regarding ads that interfere with system functionality.

March 2016: Clarified existing requirements under User Data policy.

March 2016: Launched new Developer Policy Center.