Submitted: Oct 17, 2025 at 04:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time Submitted by: Liliana Raasik Number of items submitted: 1 Submission ID: 7eee8428-2981-43b0-96da-c43e35464ae0 App Name: KERK App We look forward to working with you to resolve the issues with the following items: App Version 1.0 for iOS Review Environment Submission ID: 7eee8428-2981-43b0-96da-c43e35464ae0 Review date: October 19, 2025 Version reviewed: 1.0 Guideline 5.1.1 - Legal - Privacy - Data Collection and Storage Issue Description The app requires users to provide personal information that is not directly relevant to the app's core functionality. Apps should only require users to provide information that is necessary for the app to function. If information is useful for a non-essential feature, apps may request the information but make it optional. Examples of app concepts and inappropriate required information: - A general shopping app that requires the user's marital status - A rideshare app that requires the user's gender Next Steps Update the app to not require users to provide the following personal information: - Mobile number Resources Learn more about data collection and storage requirements in guideline 5.1.1. Guideline 3.1.1 - Business - Payments - In-App Purchase The app allows users to purchase subscriptions and digital coins natively or via a web view in the app using payment mechanisms other than in-app purchase. Apps cannot include in-app payment mechanisms other than in-app purchase. Apps on the United States storefront may also include buttons, external links, or other calls to action to direct users to payment mechanisms other than in-app purchase. Next Steps The paid digital content, services, or subscriptions included in or accessed by your app must be available for purchase in the app using only in-app purchase. As noted above, apps on the United States storefront may also include buttons, external links, or other calls to action to payment mechanisms other than in-app purchase. To learn more about the recent changes to the App Review Guidelines, see the News post on Apple Developer. Resources - See how to implement in-app purchase with the StoreKit framework. - Review step-by-step instructions for creating in-app purchases in App Store Connect. - Learn more about requirements for apps that offer paid digital content and services. Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats The app or its metadata appears to contain potentially misleading content. Specifically, the app includes content that resembles Kerk and Piibel without the necessary authorization. Next Steps Please demonstrate your relationship with any third-party brand owners represented in the app. Guideline 2.5.4 - Performance - Software Requirements The app declares support for audio in the UIBackgroundModes key in your Info.plist, but we are unable to play any audible content when the app is running in the background. Background audio is intended for use by apps that provide audible content to the user while in the background, such as music player, music creation, or streaming audio apps. Next Steps If the app has a feature that requires persistent audio, reply to this message and let us know how to locate this feature. If the app does not have a feature that requires persistent audio, it would be appropriate to remove the "audio" setting from the UIBackgroundModes key. Resources - Learn more about software requirements in guideline 2.5.4. - Review documentation for the UIBackgroundModes key. Guideline 5.1.1(v) - Data Collection and Storage Issue Description The app supports account creation but does not include an option to initiate account deletion. Apps that support account creation must also offer account deletion to give users more control of the data they've shared while using an app. Follow these requirements when updating an app to support account deletion: - Only offering to temporarily deactivate or disable an account is insufficient. - If users need to visit a website to finish deleting their account, include a link directly to the website page where they can complete the process. - Apps may include confirmation steps to prevent users from accidentally deleting their account. However, only apps in highly-regulated industries may require users to use customer service resources, such as making a phone call or sending an email, to complete account deletion. Next Steps Update the app to support account deletion. If the app already supports account deletion, reply to App Review in App Store Connect and identify where to locate this feature. If the app is unable to offer account deletion or needs to provide additional customer service flows to facilitate and confirm account deletion, either because the app operates in a highly-regulated industry or for some other reason, reply to App Review in App Store Connect and provide additional information or documentation. For questions regarding legal obligations, check with legal counsel. Resources Review frequently asked questions and learn more about the account deletion requirements. Support - Reply to this message in your preferred language if you need assistance. If you need additional support, use the Contact Us module. - Consult with fellow developers and Apple engineers on the Apple Developer Forums. - Provide feedback on this message and your review experience by completing a short survey. 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