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From: Kris <KrisKS@noreply.codeberg.org>
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2026 14:03:52 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Add README and privacy policy

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+# Privacy Policy
+
+LCDPet is an offline/local-first Android app.
+
+## Data collection
+
+LCDPet does not collect, transmit, sell, or share personal data.
+
+## Network access
+
+LCDPet does not request internet permission and does not connect to external servers.
+
+## Local storage
+
+LCDPet stores pet progress locally on the device.
+
+## Notifications
+
+LCDPet may request notification permission on supported Android versions. Notifications are used only for local pet care reminders.
+
+## Third-party services
+
+LCDPet does not use analytics, advertising SDKs, trackers, cloud services, or account systems.
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+# LCDPet
+
+LCDPet is a tiny offline LCD-style virtual pet for Android.
+
+It is designed to feel like a simple handheld digital pet: feed your pet, bathe it, let it nap, take it outside, handle Wants, and keep an eye on its care status.
+
+## Features
+
+- Offline/local-first virtual pet
+- LCD-style toy-inspired interface
+- Care actions: feed, bathe, nap, walk, potty, pet, and talk
+- Random Wants and care reminders
+- Optional Android notifications for pet care alerts
+- No ads
+- No tracking
+- No internet permission
+- No gameplay purchases or pay-to-win mechanics
+
+## Privacy
+
+LCDPet stores pet data locally on your device.
+
+It does not use internet access, analytics, advertising SDKs, trackers, accounts, cloud sync, or external servers.
+
+The notification permission is used only for local pet care reminders.
+
+## License
+
+LCDPet is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
+
+See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
+
+## Credits
+
+Audio credits and license/source notes are included inside the app under:
+
+`Credits / Licenses`
+
+The audio credits source file is:
+
+`app/src/main/assets/audio_credits.txt`