Android System Permissions

System Permission	Explanation of the Permission	Scenario and Purpose of the Request	Whether the User Can Refuse
Permission to device information (in-call status)	This permission reads device hardware information, determines whether the account is associated with a device, and device information permissions may be expressed as "in-call status". You can be assured that this permission cannot listen to or access the content and information of your calls.	In order to safeguard your account and transaction security and complete the security risk prevention, the Alipay APP needs to read your device identification information, device status information and device environment information	Yes
Permission to access the location information	This permission provides network location information (e.g., base stations and WLAN) by obtaining approximate geographic location information and provides global positioning system (GPS) or network location information (e.g., base stations and WLAN) by obtaining precise geographic location information; obtaining precise geographic location information requires your separate permission.	When you use location-related functions such as merchant services, local life service recommendations and sending locations, you need to grant the permission to access your location information. You can also manually set the city information on the home page of the Alipay APP, so that you can view the corresponding city service recommendations. At the same time, under the premise that data protection measures such as desensitization and de-identification are taken, the information you use for delivery and other lifestyle services may be used for comprehensively recommending services to you, and you can also follow the page prompts to set the relevant functions.	Yes
Permission to access the camera	This permission allows taking photos and videos and scanning QR codes. Please be assured that Alipay only turns on the camera when you actively use specific features associated with the camera.	When you use the functions of scanning QR code, setting profile photo, screenshot for feedback, etc., you need to grant the permission to access your camera, so that you can take photos or upload images/videos.	Yes
Permission to access the photos	This permission allows selecting photos and videos from albums and saving photos and videos taken. Please be assured that Alipay will only use the photos/videos you selected for upload.	When you use the functions of scanning QR code, setting profile photo, screenshot for feedback, etc., you need to grant the permission to access your photos, so that you can upload images/videos.	Yes
Permission to access the microphone	This permission allows using microphone to input and record audio.	When you use voice search, smart voice assistant, or have voice communication with customer service, you need to grant this permission and use your microphone device for voice input.	Yes
Permission to access the phone contact	This permission provides phone contact information in the system.	When you need to use the functions of adding Alipay friends, transferring funds, charging the mobile phone accounts, etc., you can choose to grant this permission to enhance your experience of using our services. The Alipay APP will match and display the relevant content according to the phone contact information provided, so that you can quickly choose the appropriate contact or mobile number.	Yes
Permission to clipboard	This permission allows the Alipay APP to read the content on your clipboard. Please be assured that Alipay will only identify and process the information on the clipboard on your device.	When you use functions such as Zhi password, you need to grant the clipboard permission so that after you copy the relevant content, you can open the Alipay APP and automatically realize the corresponding functions such as adding friends by password and receiving red envelopes (subject to the specific function you use). The clipboard information will only be processed on your device	Yes
Permission to Bluetooth	This permission allows the Alipay APP to discover and connect to Bluetooth devices. Due to operating system limitations, using Bluetooth scanning may require granting permission to GPS location simultaneously.	When you use functions such as shared bikes, smart devices, matching people nearby, the Alipay APP needs to apply for your permission to Bluetooth in order to match your Bluetooth device.	Yes
Permission to steps data	This permission provides the steps data for sports and health function, etc.	When you use Alipay sports and other functions, the Alipay APP needs to apply for the permission to step count in order to record you step count.	Yes

iOS System Permissions

System Permission	Explanation of the Permission	Scenario and Purpose of the Request	Whether the User Can Refuse
Permission to IDFA (for iOS 14 and above)	This permission allows the Alipay APP to access your device identification code.	In order to safeguard your account and transaction security and to provide personalized services, the Alipay APP needs you to grant permission to your device identification in order to identify the current device.	Yes
Permission to access the location information	This permission provides network location information (e.g., base stations and WLAN) by obtaining approximate geographic location information and provides global positioning system (GPS) or network location information (e.g., base stations and WLAN) by obtaining precise geographic location information; obtaining precise geographic location information requires your separate permission.	When you use location-related functions such as merchant services, local life service recommendations and sending locations, you need to grant the permission to access your location information. You can also manually set the city information on the home page of the Alipay APP, so that you can view the corresponding city service recommendations. At the same time, under the premise that data protection measures such as desensitization and de-identification are taken, the information you use for delivery and other lifestyle services may be used for comprehensively recommending services to you, and you can also follow the page prompts to set the relevant functions.	Yes
Permission to access the camera	This permission allows taking photos and videos and scanning QR codes. Please be assured that Alipay only turns on the camera when you actively use specific features associated with the camera	When you use the functions of scanning QR code, setting profile photo, screenshot for feedback, etc., you need to grant the permission to access your camera, so that you can take photos or upload images/videos.	Yes
Permission to access the photos	This permission allows selecting photos and videos from albums and saving photos and videos taken. Please be assured that Alipay will only use the photos/videos you selected for upload.	When you use the functions of scanning QR code, setting profile photo, screenshot for feedback, etc., you need to grant the permission to access your photos, so that you can upload images/videos.	Yes
Permission to access the microphone	This permission allows using microphone to input and record audio.	When you use voice search, smart voice assistant, or have voice communication with customer service, you need to grant this permission and use your microphone device for voice input.	Yes
Permission to access the phone contact	This permission provides phone contact information in the system.	When you need to use the functions of adding Alipay friends, transferring funds, charging the mobile phone accounts, etc., you can choose to grant this permission to enhance your experience of using our services. The Alipay APP will match and display the relevant content according to the phone contact information provided, so that you can quickly choose the appropriate contact or mobile number.	Yes
Permission to clipboard	This permission allows the Alipay APP to read the content on your clipboard. Please be assured that Alipay will only identify and process the information on the clipboard on your device.	When you use functions such as Zhi password, you need to grant the clipboard permission so that after you copy the relevant content, you can open the Alipay APP and automatically realize the corresponding functions such as adding friends by password and receiving red envelopes (subject to the specific function you use). The clipboard information will only be processed on your device	Yes
Permission to Bluetooth	This permission allows the Alipay APP to discover and connect to Bluetooth devices.	When you use functions such as shared bikes, smart devices, matching people nearby, the Alipay APP needs to apply for your permission to Bluetooth in order to match your Bluetooth device.	Yes
Permission to sports and fitness	This permission allows providing the steps data for sports and health function, etc.	When you use Alipay sports and other functions, the Alipay APP needs to apply for the permission to sports and fitness in order to record you steps.	Yes