GDPR Message in Android Studio | GDPR Consent for Admob | Admob GDPR Consent | GDPR Compliance

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

For apps in Google's Play Designed for Families program with mixed audiences or only children as users, my understanding of the GDPR consent form is that you shouldn't show the consent dialog to children so do we even need to integrate Google's UMP in our code? I queried the Admob Forum about this issue and their recommendation was to still integrate Google's UMP in code but while building the consent information params object, tag it as under the age of consent =true for 100% compliance. In case of an app that has a mixed audience (children and adults), you can optionally show a neutral age screen and in case the app's user is a child, you build the consent information params object with under the age of consent =true, and in other cases, you make it false. So, my code for my phonics fun app actually has the tag for under the age of consent =true but I didn't show it in this video as I didn't want to confuse the users with too much information (TMI) 😊 For child-directed apps: /*************************************************************/ // Create a ConsentRequestParameters object. ConsentRequestParameters params = new ConsentRequestParameters .Builder() .setTagForUnderAgeOfConsent(true) .build(); /*************************************************************/ I also use the following requestConfiguration for my Mobile Ads. This I set before calling showConsentForm(): /************REQUEST CONFIGURATION for MOBILE ADS*****************/ RequestConfiguration requestConfiguration = MobileAds.getRequestConfiguration() .toBuilder() .setTagForChildDirectedTreatment( RequestConfiguration.TAG_FOR_CHILD_DIRECTED_TREATMENT_TRUE) .setTagForUnderAgeOfConsent(RequestConfiguration.TAG_FOR_UNDER_AGE_OF_CONSENT_TRUE) .setMaxAdContentRating(RequestConfiguration.MAX_AD_CONTENT_RATING_G) .build(); MobileAds.setRequestConfiguration(requestConfiguration); /*************************************************************/ You also need to declare that your app uses ADVERTISING_ID in App Content in Play Console. However, don't say that the ID is used for advertising (which is the truth as ADVERTISING_ID isn't shared for children's apps); choose the option Fraud prevention. Hope that helps :)

[@indialeaked104]

Please give me your contact number or Mail id. Want to ask you question related to admob reports there is need to attach screenshot so please help me by giving your contact

[@7kidstudio]

Hey ObsidianSoftEducation, your content always inspires and educates! Could you please consider doing a tutorial For apps in Google's Play Designed for Kids? Your expertise would be incredibly valuable to many of us eager to learn. Looking forward to seeing your insights in action! ❤

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

@7kidstudio sure. What would you like to know? Any particular question or just general information about the made for Kids apps? Most of my apps are in the program so I do have knowledge about this 🙂

[@7kidstudio]

@@ObsidianSoftEducationI'd love to see a tutorial on integrating GDPR compliance into kids games or apps. It's such an important aspect that many developers overlook, and your guidance would be invaluable to ensuring child safety and privacy in the digital world. Looking forward to your expertise on this topic!

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

@@7kidstudio Please read my pinned comment.

[@spinghar1151]

very well explained step by step appreciated

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback 😊

[@hgeek-m5v]

I have not seen this level of clarity in ages . This tutorial was very easy to understand without needing to rewind. Your dedication and expertise is showing itself. Keep up the good work.

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Extremely sorry for misunderstanding your comment. Thank you for appreciating my work. JazakAllah.

[@tiffanyjohnson7427]

Brilliant job on simplifying GDPR compliance in Android Studio! Your walkthrough on handling AdMob and ensuring compliance is a must-watch for developers. Thanks for breaking it down step-by-step!

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rubinakhq643]

Thanks for sharing the informative content❤

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Most welcome 😊

[@uzmashahzad9061]

Your channel provides with perfectly explained App development programs with all important details.

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you 😊

[@janjua245j]

You are a good teacher I love the way you explain everything in depth

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

I appreciate that!

[@namaste.developer]

I am also Android developer like you , I have integrated admob ads in my game ( teacher approved ,kids game ) . But ads are not shown in it . Can you please help me with this?

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Are test ads showing, or are no ads coming?

[@namaste.developer]

@@ObsidianSoftEducation not showing , but when package name is changed . Test ads start working . Ads not showing for package name of play store kids uploaded app

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Have you added ad elements in admob? You have to open up admob, add your app with its package name and then, create ad elements such as banner and interstitial and use the generated ids instead of test ad ids. Don't click on the actusl ads from your own device, as that is not allowed. Just make sure that ads are showing.

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Test ads are not dependent on package name so I don't know what you mean by changing of package name. Test ads mean ads with test ids that you get from admob when you start integrating admob. You have to replace them with actual ad ids that you get from admob after adding your app in their system.

[@namaste.developer]

@@ObsidianSoftEducation can I have your number 🥺

[@kios97]

Great video! Truly appreciate the easy explanation

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback 😊

[@AmeerHamza-zd5xn]

appreciated. such an informative video.

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you 😊

[@matteoZattera]

Thank you so much, really well explained 👍

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@infinityacademy9122]

Such an informative video 👍🏻👏🏻

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sammislearning]

I've learned so much from your channel. Wonderful work.

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Happy to hear that!

[@ayedanasim5713]

Kudos for this tutorial on GDPR compliance in Android Studio!

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thanks 😊

[@NowridHasninvlogzz]

Great video with details ❤

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you 😊

[@novinayaz9347]

That's a great detailed video 👍 thanks for this amazing tutorial 👍

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Glad you liked it

[@rajydirani]

This tutorial is easy to follow and well explained

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@Akshat-wn9gl]

Did you made the parcel app using mit app inventor ? Please make a tutorial video of that app

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

It was made in Android Studio in java. Some parts of it can be replicated in MIT App Inventor but the camera element will be difficult, and we might have to use extensions, and even then, it might not work. I plan to teach the random music player element of this app in my future videos.

[@indialeaked104]

If user clicks on "manage consent option" and clicks ok for checkboxes checked by Google will ads be shown in the app

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Pressing the Consent button without pressing the Manage Options button means that the user has consented to everything that you requested consent for and he/she will be shown personalized ads. However, if the user goes into manage options then he can choose what to consent and what not to consent. He has two buttons inside manage options: Accept All or Confirm Choices. Accept All means the same thing as pressing the Consent button on the first screen so ads will be shown. Pressing the Confirm Choices button means that the user has made some manual changes in the consent so he might have opted out of some part of the consent. If he opted out of showing of personalized ads while accepting other things, personalised ads will not be shown. Source: support.google.com/adsense/answer/10961068?sjid=6977117906392528467-EU

[@adyamy4052]

Ur pinned post along with the video is great stuff to know more and in a better way.❤

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

I'm so glad!

[@binteidrees8277]

Very impressive, thanks for sharing

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thanks for watching!

[@hanzyusuf]

Thank you so much for such a simple and clear explanation. I didn't have enough time to go through so many docs. I have a question, is it fine if I simply create the consent form in the portal and not immediately integrate the UMP sdk in my app ? It would be appreciated if you could mention the drawbacks as well.

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Consent is needed to avoid the serving of limited ads. Now, if you just create the form in portal and not integrate ump sdk, admob claims that they will try to show the consent form in your full screen AD such as an app opening ad or any interstitial ad but even that requires that you are using the latest ads sdk so if you are editing the code to change the ads sdk in your grade file, why not integrate the ump sdk as it doesn't require too complicated coding. note: For child directed apps, it is recommended to integrate ump, but it is actually never used (this might change in the future) as child directed apps aren't supposed to show consent altogether !

[@hanzyusuf]

@@ObsidianSoftEducation alright thanks for the quick response ! Yeah just saw it, I guess I'll have to update each of my app. It's absurd that we have to update each of our app just to get the user's compliance for a policy which 'they' require. Many rage uninstalls upcoming :(

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

True. App development and publishing are becoming more and more difficult with all these policies. Android version updates were already enough to keep us on our toes!

[@carestudio1303]

This is impressive, i have learnt many stuff from your channel 🥰

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@help5gOfficial]

many many thanks to you

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Most welcome 😊

[@KGFFan-kw9cj]

What happend if dont create and app avaible in these country

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

If you don't take implement consent and end user is in these countries then ad revenue will drop as limited ads will be shown.

[@KGFFan-kw9cj]

@@ObsidianSoftEducation my app only available in india and since I click no to dismiss this message 2-3 months ago my admob match rate low from 100 to around 80

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Could be some other reason for drop in revenue. If your app isn't available in EU states then according to my knowledge, you don't need to ask for GDPR consent.

[@abdessamadamchar8425]

Does any one started facing disruptive ads after adding google ump sdk?

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Disruptive ads? Do you mean fewer ads?

[@JuniorPodcast1]

How I implement Mit App Inventor plz Help

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Advertising isn't supported by the original MIT App inventor, so you must be using some extension to show ads. Please visit the extension website to see if they have added some update about consent for GDPR. Also, this consent is only needed for your app if it is available to users in the UK or EEA ( European Economic Area)

[@MichailDimitriou-n6c]

at 9.33 the private variables are missing from the google instruction page!

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

My video tutorial is 10 months old. It seems that Google has changed the integration guide. Kindly follow the new instructions. I will try to publish a new tutorial soon.

[@humairasadaf3019]

Excellent work 👏 we can learn many good things in the channel

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Glad to hear that

[@brandslover1358]

This is very helpful and explained so well 👌🏻

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samanslife6849]

Thanks for the guidance for Apps. Overall i thoroughly enjoyed learning App development & programming. Nicely described features.

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

You are most welcome

[@aimanafaque4294]

brilliant

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you 😊

[@deepeshkumar1704]

can i write in Application class ? what can i put in activity? pls

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Are you initializing MobileSDK in the Application class? please add the UMP code in the place where you are initializing the ads.

[@babymeesam183]

Looks like promising video

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you 😊

[@NikolaiNedialkov]

I like the video. I have an app with a pre-existing ad он Kotlin. Following your instructions but in Kotlin, I achieve the same results as you. When I press the Consent button the message disappears but after closing and reopening the application and reaching the point where the message was appearing, my application crashes. Has anyone had this problem?

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Add a log to see what happens when consent code runs. Adding logs is the best way to find out where the error is happening. I am assuming that you are testing consent with debug settings. So, reset consent once and run the app but don't consent and just close the app. Remove reset consent code, add log statements. Now, reproduce your app crashing scenario.

[@adyamys5110]

U r so talented Masha Allah

[@ObsidianSoftEducation]

Thank you 😊