What classifies as an ad?

[AC Question]

To determine if we need to make a declaration on our Apps re Ads - does an Ad include or own promotions of items/stock and if we promote the use of our online shops

 

[Laura Knotek]

Self Promotion or Advertising*- Mobile Nations maintains a no advertising policy in the forums. Any member found to be advertising, promoting or leaching traffic (including via paid link forwarders) for profit or personal gain will receive a warning PM, and have offending post(s) reviewed by the local moderation team. The local moderation team and Community Manager will work with the member to either a) resolve the issue, or b) issue an appropriate ban. Private Messages or Emails to members soliciting your service will also not be tolerated and accounts found to be doing so will be subject to a ban.

http://forums.mobilenations.com/rules-policies/500-community-rules-guidelines.html#post3388

 

[hallux]

Laura, it sounds like the OP is asking about ads as they relate to declaring they have ads in an app on the Play Store.

To the OP, I suggest reviewing the guidelines posted on http://developers.google.com to determine what you need to declare.