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Apsara Video SDK:Compliance configuration guide for ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK for iOS

Last Updated:Jun 17, 2026
Note

Under the Personal Information Protection Law, Data Security Law, Cybersecurity Law, and related regulations, app developers must protect the personal information of end users and must not collect or use such information unlawfully. This guide helps developers meet personal information protection requirements when using ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK.

I. Version of ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK

Ensure that you use the latest version of ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK. For download information, see Select and download SDKs.

II. Permissions and request time

Permission related to personal information

Required

Permission request time

Purpose

Involving SDK

NSMicrophoneUsageDescription

No

Initiating an audio or video recording request

Live streaming, sending voice messages, or recording short videos requires microphone access.

Push SDK and short video SDK

NSCameraUsageDescription

No

Initiating a video recording request

Live streaming and video recording require camera access.

Push SDK and short video SDK

III. Features and required personal information

Feature

Collected personal information field

Purpose

Configuration

Involving SDK

Streaming and real-time communication (RTC)

UUID

Performance tuning and troubleshooting

No configuration required

Push SDK, ApsaraVideo Real-Time Communication (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. Required when calling 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

Checks Wi-Fi connectivity.

No configuration required

Push SDK and ARTC SDK

Streaming and RTC

ISP information

Selects and optimizes network connections.

No configuration required

Push SDK and ARTC SDK

IV. Compliant SDK initialization solution

Important

Before you use ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK for iOS, ensure that the SDK is initialized and that end users have agreed to the privacy policy.

The following code creates 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: Provides robust, easy-to-use APIs that simplify integration and uses optimization technologies across nodes to reduce latency. Delivers powerful retouching effects for live streaming content and ensures a smooth viewing experience that 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: Provides robust, easy-to-use APIs that simplify integration and uses optimization technologies across nodes to reduce latency. Delivers powerful retouching effects for live streaming content and ensures a smooth viewing experience that 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