Application permission application and usage description

Instructions on Request for and Use of Application Permissions

1.   In order to ensure the function realization and safe and stable operation of Alibaba (1688) APP products, we may apply for or use the relevant permissions of the operating system;

In order to ensure the realization of functions and the safe and stable operation of 1688 application ( “Application”), we may request or use relevant permissions of your operating system;

2.   In order to protect your right to know, we will show the relevant operating system permissions that the product may apply for and use through the following list, and you can manage the relevant permissions according to actual needs;

To protect your right to be informed, we will show you the operating system permissions which may be requested or used in respect of the Application in the list below, and you may manage such permissions based on your actual needs;

3.   According to the upgrade of the product, the type and purpose of the application and use permission may change. We will adjust the list according to these changes in a timely manner to ensure that you know the application and use of permission in a timely manner;

In case of upgrade of the Application, the types and purposes of permissions to be requested or used may change, and we will promptly adjust the list accordingly so that you are promptly informed of the permissions requested and used;

4.   Please be aware that we may also use third-party SDKs for business and product functions and security needs, and these third parties may also apply for or use relevant operating system permissions;

Please be aware that we may also use SDKs provided by third parties as necessary for function fulfillment and security of our services and the Application, and that such third parties may request or use relevant operating system permissions;

5.   In the process of using the product, you may use H5 pages or applets developed by a third party, and these plug-ins or applets developed by a third party may also apply for or use relevant operating system permissions as necessary for business functions.

During your use of the Application, you may use H5 pages or applets developed by third parties. Such third-party plug-ins or applets may also request or use relevant operating system permissions as necessary for their service functions; and

6.   This application permission application and the usage description correspond to products of [11.9.0.0 (Android), 11.5.1 (ios)] and above. Please upgrade the product to the latest version and check it.

These Instructions on Request for and Use of Application Permissions shall apply to [Version 11.9.0.0 (for Android) or Version 11.5.1 (for iOS)] and later versions of the Application. Please upgrade the Application to its latest version for accurate reference.

 

Android operating system application permission list

List of Application Permissions for Android

 

Permission name

Name of Permission

Permission Function Description

Description of Permission

Use scenario or purpose

Usage Scenario or Purpose

Applicable APP

Applicable Application

READ_CALENDAR
Read calendar

Allow program to read schedule but not write

Allowing read access but not write access to calendar

It is used to add schedule reminders of live broadcast and activities in the calendar

Adding alerts for live streams and other events, in which you are interested or participate, in your calendar

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1688 application

WRITE_CALENDAR
Editorial calendar

Allow program to write schedule but not read

Allowing write access but not read access to calendar

CAMERA
camera

Use to take photos and videos, complete scanning QR code

Allowing application to use camera to take photos, shoot videos, or scan QR codes

It is used to complete photo or audio/video shooting, publishing, two-dimensional code scanning, and face recognition functions authorized by you in specific scenes

Taking/shooting and posting photos, audios and/or videos, scanning QR codes, conducting facial recognition in certain scenarios with your authorization.

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access precise positioning

Allow the program to receive satellite positioning information through the GPS chip

Allowing application to receive satellite positioning information through GPS chips

It is used to complete the functions related to security assurance, recommendation information and location-based service (LBS)

Guaranteeing security, offering recommendations, providing location-based services (LBS).

ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Access rough locations

Allow the program to obtain the user's longitude and latitude information through WiFi or mobile base station

Allowing application to obtain user ’s latitude and longitude through WiFi or mobile base stations

It is used to complete security services and LBS related functions

Guaranteeing security, providing LBS.

RECORD_AUDIO
Microphone

A microphone that allows programs to record sound through a phone or headset

Allowing application to conduct audio recording through microphone of phone or of headset

This function is used to help you complete the publishing of audio and video information

Helping you complete posting of audios and/or videos and conduct other operations which require such permission

READ_PHONE_STATE
Read phone status

Allow the program to access the phone status. Please rest assured that this permission cannot monitor and obtain any of your call content and information

Allowing read access to phone state (please rest assured that none of your telephone conversations and information will be monitored or obtained with such permission)

Read the call status and ID code of the device, identify the mobile device ID, ensure the network stream free service of the operator, and complete the main functions of audio and video, information display, account login, and security assurance

Reading call state and identifier of the device, identifying device ID, guaranteeing the free streaming services provided by telecommunications carriers, facilitating display of audios, videos and other information and account login, guaranteeing security.

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read external memory

The program can read files in the external storage space of the device

Allowing application to read files in external storage of the device

Allow App to read pictures, files and other contents in the storage, which is mainly used to help you publish information and record crash log information locally (if any)

Allowing application to read the stored images, files and other contents, for the purpose of your posting of information, recording of crash logs (if any) locally.

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Write to external memory

Allow programs to write to external storage

Allowing application to write data to external storage

Allow App to write/download/save/modify/delete pictures, files, crash logs and other information

Allowing application to write/download/save/modify/delete images, files, crash logs and other information

SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

System settings

Set floating window

Enabling floating windows

The live broadcast window is allowed to display on multiple pages, as well as the floating window for the arrival of Wangwang messages

Allowing floating windows for live streams to be showed over other application screens and enabling the floating window for AliWangwang messages

 

WRITE_SETTINGS

System settings

Modify system settings

Allowing modification to system settings

Show corner mark when message arrives

Enabling message notification badges

Accelerometer sensor

SENSOR

Pop up window or page jump according to user's gesture

Allowing pop-ups or navigation according to user ’s gestures

Advertising interaction

Enabling interactive advertising

Light sensor

SENSOR

Judge the light

Allowing detection of ambient lighting conditions

When searching for photos, if the light is too dark, the user will be prompted to turn on the photo lamp

For search by image, reminding user to turn on flashlight if the ambient light is dim during photo taking

CLIPBOARD

Shear plate

Access clipboard content

Allo wing access to contents in the clipbo ard

Read the password when sharing goods equally, and do not store any clipboard information

Reading commands during sharing of commodity or other information, without storing any information from the clipboard

POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Notification permission

Allow notifications via mobile notification

Allo wing 

notifications via 

phone  notification

Allow the app to send you notifications using the notification function provided by the phone

Allo wing  App to send you notifications using the notification function  provided by your phone

 


iOS 
Operating system application permission list  

List of Application Permissions for iOS  

plist  Description name in

Name in Plist

Corresponding functions

Description

Use scenario or purpose

Usage Scenario or Purpose

Applicable APP

Applicable Application

NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription

album

Add content to an album

Allowing addition to photo library

Allow App to write/download/save/modify/delete pictures, files, crash logs and other information

Allowing application to write/download/save/modify/delete images, files, crash logs and other information

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1688 application

NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription

album

Allow access to albums

Allowing access to photo library

Allow App to read pictures, files and other contents in the storage, which is mainly used to help you upload, publish information and other functions

Allowing application to read the stored images, files and other contents, for the purpose of your uploading or posting of information, etc.

NSCameraUsageDescription

camera

Allow access to camera

Allowing access to camera

It is used to help you complete the release of audio and video information, complete the scanning of QR codes, take photos, search or upload pictures and other relevant functions that need to use this permission

Helping you complete posting of audios, videos and/or other information, scan QR codes, search by image, upload photos and conduct other operations which require such permission

NSLocationAlwaysUsageDescription

position

(Used when adapting to IOS 8.0-1.0.0 system)

Allow apps to get user locations in the background

Allowing application to get user ’s location in the background

It is used to complete security assurance, recommendation information, location-based services (LBS) and other related functions

Guaranteeing security, offering recommendations, providing LBS, etc.

NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription

position

(Used when adapting to IOS 11+system)

Allow applications to obtain user locations in the foreground

Allowing application to get user ’s location in the foreground

It is used to complete security assurance, recommendation information, location-based service (LBS) and other related functions

Guaranteeing security, offering recommendations, providing LBS, etc.

NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription

position

(Used when adapting to IOS 11+system)

Allow applications to obtain user locations in the foreground and background

Allowing application to get user ’s location in the foreground

It is used to complete security assurance, recommendation information, location-based services (LBS) and other related functions

Guaranteeing security, offering recommendations, providing LBS, etc.

NSCalendarsUsageDescription

calendar

Allow access to calendar

Allowing access to calendar

Used to complete the appointment reminder function

Enabling alerts for appointments

NSMicrophoneUsageDescription

Microphone

Allow access to microphone

Allowing access to microphone

It is used to help you complete audio and video information publishing and other functions that need to use this permission

Helping you complete posting of audios and/or videos and conduct other operations which require such permission

NSMotionUsageDescription

healthy

Allow access to sports and health

Allowing access to sport and health data

It is used to optimize the use experience, adapt to sports, and health related applications, such as step counting statistics (only applicable to today's headline version)

Optimizing user experience, enabling functions of applications related to sports and/or health, such as step counting (only applicable to Toutiao Express Edition)

NSBluetoothPeripheralUsageDescription

Bluetooth

Allow access to Bluetooth

Allowing access to Bluetooth

You need to access your Bluetooth for interoperability between devices

Accessing your Bluetooth as necessary for connection between devices

NSBluetoothAlwaysUsageDescription

Bluetooth

Allow access to Bluetooth

Allowing access to Bluetooth

You need to access your Bluetooth for interoperability between devices

Accessing your Bluetooth as necessary for connection between devices

NSUserTrackingUsageDescription

advertisement

Allow access to ad identifiers

Allowing access to advertising identifiers

First start request permission, used for advertising recommendation

Requesting permission upon first application start; allowing advertisements and recommendations

NSContactsUsageDescription

mail list

Allow access to address book

Allowing access to contacts

Third party components will apply for this permission to you if necessary for their related functions, and explain the purpose of use through their agreements. Please read carefully before authorization

A third-party component will request such permission if it is necessary for fulfillment of its functions, and the purposes of requesting such permission will be stated in its agreement. Please read such agreement carefully before you grant such permission

NSFaceIDUsageDescription

Access face ID

Allowing access to face ID

Used to help you complete payment operations based on face ID

Helping you make payments based on your face ID

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