Effective Date: 15-June-2024

Introduction

Good Dot Kitchen is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all users, including children. We recognize the importance of protecting children’s privacy and ensuring their safety online. This Social Policy outlines the measures we have implemented to comply with Google’s Families Policy Requirements for social apps and features.

Key Features and Measures

1. In-App Safety Reminders

• Before allowing child users to exchange freeform media or information, Good Dot Kitchen will display an in-app reminder to be safe online and to be aware of the real-world risks of online interaction.

1. Adult Action Required

• To enable features that allow children to exchange personal information, adult action will be required. This includes, but is not limited to, parental consent and verification mechanisms.

1. Parental Controls and Management

• Parents and guardians will have the ability to manage social features for child users. This includes:
  • Enabling or disabling social features.
  • Selecting different levels of functionality based on the child’s age and maturity.
  • Monitoring and reviewing the child’s activity within the app.

Specific Measures for Reviews

Given that our app collects reviews on food quality, we have implemented the following safeguards:

1. Review Submission

• Reviews can only be submitted by users who have been verified as adults. Child users can view reviews but cannot submit their own without parental approval.

1. Content Moderation

• All reviews are subject to moderation to ensure they comply with our content guidelines. This includes filtering out any inappropriate or personal information.

1. Privacy Protection

• Personal information, such as names, contact details, or any identifying information, is not allowed in review submissions. Any such information will be removed before the review is posted.

Online Safety Tips

We encourage all users, especially children, to follow these online safety tips:

1. Be cautious when sharing information online.
2. Do not share personal information such as your name, address, phone number, or school.
3. Be respectful and kind in all your interactions.
4. Report any inappropriate or suspicious activity to an adult or to our support team.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or the safety features in Good Dot Kitchen, please contact us at contact@gooddotkitchen.com.

Implementation Steps

1. Integrate In-App Reminders: Ensure that safety reminders are displayed at appropriate points in the app before children are allowed to exchange any freeform media or information.
2. Parental Consent Mechanism: Develop and implement a system for obtaining and verifying parental consent before enabling social features for children.
3. Parental Control Features: Provide easy-to-use tools for parents to manage and monitor their children’s use of social features within the app.
4. Moderation System: Set up a robust content moderation system to review and filter user-generated content, particularly reviews, to ensure they are appropriate and do not contain personal information.

By adhering to this policy and implementing the necessary technical measures, Good Dot Kitchen aims to provide a safe and secure environment for all users, particularly children. This will help ensure compliance with Google’s Families Policy Requirements and promote a positive user experience.