Guideline 5.1.2(i) - Privacy: Gating Functionality Based on System Permissions

Apple is rejecting your app because it gates or limits access to content or functionality on the condition that the user enables tracking or allows push notifications. Under guideline 5.1.2(i), apps may not require users to permit tracking (via ATT) as a condition of using the app, and similarly may not gate features behind push notification opt-in. This rejection typically appears when an app shows the ATT prompt and then blocks or degrades the experience for users who decline tracking. Examples include: disabling core features for users who deny tracking, showing a dismissal-proof screen urging users to go to Settings and enable tracking, or requiring push notification permission before allowing app access. Apple treats this as a dark pattern. The ATT prompt must be truly optional — users who deny tracking must get the same core experience as those who allow it. You can show a pre-prompt screen explaining the benefits of allowing tracking (a common tactic), but after the user makes their choice, the app must function fully regardless.