1. Policy Statement
Our organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE). We are fully committed to protecting children from any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or endangerment through our app and services. This policy ensures compliance with the Google Play Developer Programme Policies and the relevant laws of the United Kingdom.
2. Definition of CSAE
For the purposes of this policy, Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) refers to any content, conduct or behaviour that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers children. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Grooming: Establishing a relationship with a child, often online, to lower their inhibitions with the intention of sexually exploiting them.
- Sextortion: Coercing or blackmailing a child into sharing sexually explicit material or engaging in sexual acts, typically through digital platforms.
- Child Trafficking for Sexual Purposes: Recruiting, transporting, transferring, harbouring, or receiving a child for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
- Sexual Exploitation or Abuse: Involving a child in sexual activity, including the creation, distribution, or possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
3. App Content and Conduct Rules
Our app strictly prohibits:
- Any form of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or content that depicts, promotes or glorifies CSAE.
- Any user behaviour intended to groom, solicit, or exploit children in any way.
- Any communications that encourage or pressure children to share sexually explicit content.
- Any app functionality that could be misused to harm, exploit, or endanger children.
4. Safeguarding Measures
We have implemented several safeguarding measures to prevent CSAE risks:
- User Verification: Verification procedures are in place to help prevent unauthorised or inappropriate access to the app.
- Content Moderation: We employ manual review processes to identify and remove harmful content or behaviour promptly.
- Reporting Mechanism: Users can easily report any inappropriate content or behaviour via the support email. All reports are treated as a priority and investigated swiftly.
- Collaboration with Authorities: Any CSAE-related incidents are immediately reported to the appropriate authorities, such as the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
5. Legal Compliance
This policy complies with:
- UK Legislation, including the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
- International Standards, such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Google Play Developer Programme Policies, particularly those concerning Child Endangerment and CSAE.
6. Enforcement and Action
Breaches of this policy will result in:
- Immediate suspension or termination of accounts involved in CSAE activities.
- Permanent removal of any offending content from the platform.
- Reporting to law enforcement agencies for investigation and legal action where necessary.
7. Policy Review
We regularly review and update this policy to reflect changes in laws, technology, and safeguarding best practice.
Contact Information
For any support, queries or to report CSAE-related concerns:
- Email: contact@citizencoin.uk
- Phone: +44 (0) 845 166 2901
- Address: Value Squared [V2] Limited, 9 Market Place, Hedon, East Yorkshire, England, HU12 8JA.
