Child Safety Standards

App name: Flirty

Category: Dating

Target audience: Adults 18 years and older

Last updated: May 20, 2025

Flirty is an application designed exclusively for adult individuals (18 years and older) to establish romantic relationships, engage in social interactions, and flirt. A comprehensive approach has been adopted to fully comply with Google Play’s Child Safety and Family Policy standards, and children’s access to or exposure to this application is strictly prevented. Below is a detailed explanation of how the app complies with these standards:

Target Audience and Age Restriction

Designed for Adults

• Flirty targets only individuals who are 18 years of age or older. The purpose of the app is to promote romantic or social connections among adults, and therefore it does not include any themes, characters, visuals, or functionalities aimed at children.
• The user interface (UI), color palette, language usage, and tone of content are designed to appeal solely to adult users. For example, child-friendly elements (such as cartoon characters, bright pastel colors, or gamified features) are not used.

Age Verification Process

• Before registering, users must pass a mandatory age verification step. This step is not limited to a simple “select your date of birth”; where necessary, additional verification methods (e.g., identity verification or third‑party age verification services) are used to comply with local laws.
• Access is technically blocked for users under 18 years of age (or below the minimum age defined by local laws). If a user provides false age information, this is detected by the user reporting system and moderation team, and the account is immediately suspended.

Google Play Rating

• The app has been rated “Adults Only” (AO) or “18+” by the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC). This clearly indicates in the Google Play Store that the app is not suitable for children and ensures that family filtering tools block its visibility.

Content Policy

Prohibition of Inappropriate Content

• Flirty prohibits explicitly pornographic content, sexually explicit materials, violence, hate speech, discrimination, or content that promotes illegal activities, in accordance with the Google Play Developer Program Policies.
• User‑generated content (UGC), such as profile photos, messages, and posts, is monitored by real‑time AI‑based filtering systems and human moderators. If any content targeting or harmful to children is detected, the relevant accounts are immediately blocked and reported.

Prevention of Child‑Appealing Content

• The app offers no features that could attract children. For example:
  • There are no child‑oriented games, educational content, or entertaining animations.
  • Only language and functionality appropriate for adults are used in profile creation and matching processes.
• The app’s promotional materials (e.g., Play Store description, screenshots, and videos) explicitly state that it is targeted only at an adult audience.

Moderation and Reporting

• Users are equipped with a reporting system to report inappropriate content or behavior. This system is supported by a 24/7 moderation team, and any child safety violation is addressed promptly.
• There is a protocol to report to local authorities and Google Play in cases where children’s safety may be threatened (e.g., an adult posing as a child or violating age limits).

Privacy and Data Security

Prevention of Collecting Children’s Data

• Flirty does not collect any personal data from individuals under 18 years of age (or below the minimum age defined by local laws). The age verification system is continuously monitored and improved to prevent children from accidentally registering.
• The app operates in full compliance with international standards such as the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Protection Measures

• User data (e.g., name, email, location) is protected with HTTPS encryption and collected only with the explicit consent of adult users.
• The Google Play Data Safety form transparently discloses what data the app collects, why it is collected, and how it is protected. This information is also made available to users in the app’s privacy policy.
• Additional security layers (e.g., age‑based data filtering) are implemented in the data processing systems to prevent accidental collection of children’s personal information.

Transparent Privacy Policy

• The app’s privacy policy is easily accessible both on the Play Store and within the app. The policy includes:
  • Types of data collected (e.g., contact information, profile data).
  • Purposes for data use (e.g., matching algorithms, improving user experience).
  • Third‑party data sharing (e.g., analytics tools) and the limits of such sharing.
  • Users’ rights to delete or correct their data.

Third‑Party Integrations

• The app uses only Google Play–approved third‑party SDKs and services, configured to prevent collection or misuse of children’s data.
• For example, analytics tools collect only aggregated and anonymized data; individual children’s data is never processed.

User Experience and Technical Measures

No Child Mode

• Flirty does not offer a “child mode” or any similar feature. The app provides an experience optimized exclusively for adults and includes additional security layers to prevent accidental access by children.

Terms of Use and Consent

• Before using the app, users must explicitly agree to the terms of use and age restrictions, which emphasize that the app is intended only for adults and not suitable for children.
• We ask the user's date of birth during registration. Users under 18 years of age cannot complete the registration process and cannot use our application.

Technical Security Measures

• The app employs IP‑based geofencing, device ID checks, and session monitoring to block access by children.
• Login processes are supported by additional security features such as two‑factor authentication (2FA).

Compliance with Google Play Family Policy

• Flirty is not part of the Google Play Family program and is not promoted as an app targeting children.
• The app is listed only in the “Social” or “Dating” categories on the Play Store, not under “Family.”
• All promotional materials and metadata (description, keywords, title) clearly state that the app is for adults only.

Commitment and Ongoing Compliance

Flirty is committed to fully complying with Google Play’s Child Safety and Family Policy standards. To protect children’s safety and provide an experience solely for adults, the team will:

• Regularly conduct security and content audits of the app.
• Analyze user feedback and moderation reports to assess policy effectiveness.
• Continuously update the app to comply with local and international laws.

In the event of any violation, the Flirty team will work with Google Play to promptly resolve the issue and enforce necessary sanctions.

If you have any questions or suggestions about my Child Safety Standards, do not hesitate to contact me at support@appflirty.com.