Does my app need a privacy policy when publishing to Google Play?

Question

Android

There is a news application that allows the user to view and comment on the news. It is also possible to log into your account (on a news resource), while creating an account on the device. In the manifest it is:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS" />

Does my app need a privacy policy?

Answer 1

Privacy policy
Adding a privacy policy to your app's store listing helps users evaluate which apps to download. You're not required to post a privacy policy unless your app is part of Designed for Families.
For apps in the Designed for Families program: You must link to a privacy policy on your app's store listing page. Make sure your privacy policy is available on an active URL, applies to your app, and specifically covers user privacy.