Hours after Google removed it from its Play Store for allegedly violating its policy repeatedly, the leading digital payments app Paytm returned to the Play Store on Friday. On Twitter, the microblogging site said: “Update: and we’re back!”
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In a blog post, Suzanne Frey, Android Vice President of Product, Security and Privacy, said that Google does not allow online casinos or support unregulated gambling applications that facilitate sports betting. Frey said: “We do not allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling applications that facilitate sports betting. This includes if an application takes consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes is a violation of our policies. “
After it was removed from the Play Store, it said: “We continue to work with Google to restore our Android application. We assure all our users that their balances and linked accounts are 100% safe. Our services are fully functional in all existing applications. . and you can continue to enjoy Paytm as before. “
Update: And we are back!
– Paytm (@Paytm) September 18, 2020
“The Paytm app for Android is temporarily unavailable on the Google Play Store for new downloads or updates. It will be back very soon. All your money is completely safe and you can continue to enjoy your Paytm app as normal.” had added.
Frey had added that when an app violates these policies, the developer is notified and the app is removed from Google Play “until the developer complies with the app.” These policies protect users from potential harm, Frey added.
“We have these policies to protect users from potential harm. When an application violates these policies, we notify the developer of the violation and remove the application from Google Play until the developer complies with the rules. And in the event of recurrence Policy violations, we may take more serious action, which may include canceling Google Play developer accounts. Our policies are consistently enforced and enforced by all developers, “the statement reads.
“We actively engage with our developer community for feedback as we define and refine our policies. Together, we will continue to create a secure mobile app ecosystem for all,” the statement added.
One of India’s most valuable startups, Paytm, which competes with Google Pay, said in early September that revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31 increased to Rs 3,629 crore with a decrease of 40 percent. in losses.
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