This piece will provide a brief account of some of these policies, consequences of non-compliance, and resources to help developers ensure they are on the right track.  

With over 3.48 million apps and over a billion users as of 2021, the popularity of the Google Play Store as a platform for the distribution, promotion, and sale of Android apps is undeniable. Like any platform of this scale, it comes with its own rules, regulations, procedures, and policies with which developers must comply. The object of these policies is to provide us with Apps and games that are both safe and functional.