Action Required: Your app is not compliant with Google Play Policies (Kimataifa News Swahili:Matukio)

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Hi Developers at MIZOZO,

After a recent review, we found that your app Kimataifa News Swahili:Matukio (com.waowakachukuazote.sports) is not compliant with one or more of our Developer Program Policies. See below for more information about your app's status and how to correct the issue.

Publishing Status

Status: Approved with Issues - Further Action Required

We found issues with your app. You need to review and take action as described below, so that your app is not impacted in the future.

View policy status

Issue found: Interruptive interstitials Ads

Your app contains content that doesn't comply with the Better Ads Experience policy

Issue details

We found an issue in the following area(s):

  • Version code 133: In-app experience: Please see attached screenshot IN_APP_EXPERIENCE-1469.png

About the Better Ads Experiences Policy

Full screen interstitial ads of all formats (video, GIF, static, etc) that show unexpectedly, typically when the user has chosen to do something else, are not allowed.

  • Ads that appear during game play at the beginning of a level or during the beginning of a content segment are not allowed.
  • Full screen video interstitial ads that appear before an app's loading screen (splash screen) are not allowed.

Action required: Submit your app for another review

Here's what to do to help get your app on Google Play:
  1. Make sure to read the applicable policies or requirements listed below:
  2. Make appropriate changes to your app (if possible), and be sure to address the issue described above. You may also want to check your app's store listing for compliance, if applicable.
  3. Double check that your app is compliant with all other Developer Program Policies.
  4. If you made changes to your app bundle, store listing, or APK, please sign in to your Play Console and submit the update(s).

Submit an Appeal

Make sure you have followed the instructions provided on this page to quickly address this issue. If you have fixed the violation, you do not need to appeal and can directly make an updated submission. If you believe our decision may be incorrect, you can appeal. It may take up to 7 days to receive a response, or longer in exceptional cases.

Learn More

Visit the Enforcement Process article to learn more about how different enforcement actions can impact your apps in different ways. Check out the latest Google Play policy updates on Privacy, Deception and Device Abuse, Health Content and Services, Enforcement Process, Mobile Unwanted Software, and more!
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