Side-by-side
| Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Describes data flows | Defines the deal |
| Who it binds | You (the operator) | The user |
| Required by | GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, app stores | App stores, ad networks, contracts |
| Enforced by | Regulators + civil suits | Civil contract law |
| Acceptance method | Notice (browsewrap) | Click-through (clickwrap) |
Why you need both
Skip privacy policy → regulators fine you and the App Store rejects your app. Skip terms of service → you have no enforceable rules when a user abuses your service, no documented refund policy, and no limitation of liability when something breaks.