Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Policy

 1. Policy Statement

At Engineering Wale Baba, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children who may interact with our app. We adhere to Google Play’s policies on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) and are dedicated to maintaining a secure environment where children can use our services safely. We take immediate action if CSAE is suspected and cooperate fully with law enforcement when necessary.

2. Definition of CSAE

Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) includes any activities that exploit children for sexual purposes, including:

• Sexual abuse, exploitation, or harassment of minors.

• Distribution or viewing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

• Online grooming or solicitation of minors for sexual purposes.

• Any content or behavior that encourages, facilitates, or depicts sexual exploitation of children.

3. Commitment to Child Safety

We have implemented strict measures to protect children using our app from sexual abuse and exploitation, which include:

• Age Verification: We employ age verification processes to ensure users are appropriately age-gated for content that may be sensitive or inappropriate for children.

• Content Moderation: All content submitted by users is monitored to detect any instances of CSAE, including images, videos, and text.

• Zero Tolerance Policy: We have a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any content that violates our child safety protocols, including CSAM or content that exploits minors in any way.

4. Reporting CSAE

We provide an easy and confidential reporting mechanism to users who wish to report suspected CSAE in our app:

• In-App Reporting: Users can report inappropriate content directly within the app via a designated "Report" button. Reports are reviewed promptly by our content moderation team.

• External Reporting: We encourage users to report any CSAE content or behavior directly to the relevant authorities, such as local law enforcement or child protection services.

5. Immediate Action upon Detection

Upon receiving a report or detecting CSAE content, we will take the following actions:

• Suspend User Accounts: Accounts suspected of engaging in CSAE will be suspended immediately while an investigation is conducted.

• Cooperate with Authorities: We will cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and provide all relevant data, including user information and content, as required by law.

• Remove Harmful Content: All content that violates our CSAE policy will be removed immediately from our platform.

6. User Education

We are committed to educating our users about child safety, including:

• Parental Controls: We offer robust parental control features that allow parents and guardians to monitor and restrict their children’s activity within the app.

• Age-Appropriate Content: We ensure that all content accessible to children is appropriate for their age group and does not contain any material that may be harmful or exploitative.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

We respect the privacy of our users, especially children, and comply with all applicable privacy laws, including:

• COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act): We ensure that our app complies with COPPA guidelines to protect children’s personal information.

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): We implement GDPR-compliant measures for users in the EU, providing transparency about data collection and usage.

8. Monitoring and Compliance

We regularly audit and review our app’s content, reporting mechanisms, and safety protocols to ensure compliance with both Google Play’s policies and applicable child protection laws. We also collaborate with experts in child safety and online protection to improve our practices.

9. Disciplinary Action

Any user found to be violating this policy, including engaging in CSAE or any other illegal activity, will face severe disciplinary action. This may include:

• Permanent account suspension.

• Reporting to relevant authorities for further investigation and legal action.

10. Policy Review and Updates

This CSAE policy will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure it aligns with the latest legal requirements, technological advancements, and Google Play Console guidelines. Any updates to the policy will be communicated to users through our app and/or website.