# docs.privacy.exists

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## Summary

README privacy section

## Why

A README privacy section shows users the maintainer considered data handling. Source: https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/documenting_integrations (verified 2026-05-01).

## Status behavior

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | docs_support |
| Severity | recommended |
| Overridable | True |
| Version | 1.0.0 |

## Source

- https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/documenting_integrations
- `source_checked_at`: 2026-05-01

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## Examples

### Passing

```markdown
## Local operation

This integration operates entirely on your local network and does not contact any cloud services.
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The heading contains `local` — HassCheck reports PASS.

### Failing / warning

```markdown
## My Sensor

A great sensor integration.

## Installation

Install via HACS.
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No heading contains `privacy`, `data`, `telemetry`, `cloud`, or `local` — HassCheck reports WARN.
