According to the Personal Information Protection Law, Data Security Law, Cybersecurity Law, and other regulatory requirements, app developers must respect and protect the personal information of end users and are prohibited from collecting or using such information unlawfully while providing network services. This guide is intended to help developers implement protections for personal information and prevent any infringement on the personal information rights of end users.
I. Version of ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK
Make sure that you are using the latest version of ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK. To download the latest version, see Select and download SDKs.
II. Permissions and request time
Permission related to personal information | Required | Permission request time | Purpose | Involving SDK |
android.permission.INTERNET | Yes | Creating an instance | Initiate a network access request. | Push SDK, ApsaraVideo Real-Time Communication (ARTC) SDK, ApsaraVideo Player SDK, upload SDK, Queen SDK, and short video SDK |
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Yes | Creating an instance | Check whether the network is accessible. | Push SDK, ARTC SDK, upload SDK, Queen SDK, and short video SDK |
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE | Yes | Creating an instance | Check whether Wi-Fi is enabled. | Push SDK, ARTC SDK, and upload SDK |
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO | No | Recording audio | Capture microphone audio during live streams and voice chats. | Push SDK, ARTC SDK, IM PaaS, and upload SDK |
Before Target SDK 33: android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE After Target SDK 33: android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO | No | Recording to the target path | Write or read process logs during live streaming, save downloaded messages during communication, send local images or files, download resources from the server and generate videos, or import local resources or identifiers of storage devices to the SDK. | ARTC SDK, Push SDK, ApsaraVideo Player SDK, upload SDK, and short video SDK |
android.permission.CAMERA | No | Enabling video recording | Capture camera images during live streaming and video recording. | Push SDK, ARTC SDK, and short video SDK |
android.permission.FLASHLIGHT | No | Turning on the flash | Turn on the flash in low-light conditions. | Push SDK, ARTC SDK, and short video SDK |
android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS | No | Adjusting the volume | Adjust the playback mode to achieve the best audio experience. | Push SDK and ARTC SDK |
android.permission.BLUETOOTH android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN | No | Connecting to Bluetooth | Connect to a Bluetooth headset and set in-ear parameters. | Push SDK and ARTC SDK |
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE | No | Enabling incoming call switching | Detect incoming calls. When an incoming call is detected, your app can automatically mute the live stream or ongoing audio/video call. If not requested, the app will not automatically know when a call is incoming. | Push SDK and ARTC SDK |
III. Features and required personal information
Feature | Collected personal information field | Purpose | Configuration | Involving SDK |
Streaming and RTC | UUID | Performance tuning and troubleshooting | No configuration required | Push SDK, ARTC SDK, ApsaraVideo Player SDK, upload SDK, Real-Time Streaming (RTS) SDK, short video SDK, and Queen SDK |
Streaming and RTC | Device model | Performance tuning and troubleshooting | No configuration required | Push SDK, ARTC SDK, ApsaraVideo Player SDK, upload SDK, RTS SDK, short video SDK, and Queen SDK |
Streaming and RTC | IP address | 1. Needed when you call the server-side APIs provided by the SDK 2. Performance tuning and troubleshooting | No configuration required | Push SDK, ARTC SDK, ApsaraVideo Player SDK, upload SDK, RTS SDK, and short video SDK |
Streaming and RTC | Wi-Fi status | Check the Wi-Fi connectivity. | No configuration required | Push SDK and ARTC SDK |
Streaming and RTC | ISP information | Select and optimize network connections. | No configuration required | Push SDK and ARTC SDK |
IV. Compliant SDK initialization solution
Before you use ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK for Android, make sure that the SDK is initialized and end users agree to the privacy policy.
Use the following code to create a player instance:
export class AliPlayerFactory {
/**
* Create a player instance.
*/
static createAliPlayer(context: Context, traceId?: string): AliPlayer
}V. Templates of ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK Privacy Policy
Template 1:
SDKs: Push SDK, ARTC SDK, ApsaraVideo Player SDK, upload SDK, and RTS SDK
Purpose: Deliver robust, easy-to-use APIs that simplify integration and use optimization technologies across nodes to significantly reduce latency. Provide a diverse array of powerful retouching effects to enhance live streaming content and ensure a smooth viewing experience that intelligently adapts to varying network conditions.
Operator: Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.
Types of personal information collected: UUID, device model, IP address, Wi-Fi status, and ISP information
Privacy policy: Alibaba Cloud Video Service Privacy Policy
Template 2:
SDKs: short video SDK and Queen SDK
Purpose: Deliver robust, easy-to-use APIs that simplify integration and use optimization technologies across nodes to significantly reduce latency. Provide a diverse array of powerful retouching effects to enhance live streaming content and ensure a smooth viewing experience that intelligently adapts to varying network conditions.
Operator: Bainianyunqi Network Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Types of personal information collected: UUID, device model, and IP address
Privacy policy: Alibaba Cloud Video Service Privacy Policy