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Regulatory Compliance & Child Safety Statement

Effective Date: July 30, 2026

At Pumpkin Cat Games, child safety and digital privacy are fundamental to how we design and build software. Our applications are engineered in strict accordance with global privacy legislation and child safety frameworks, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the UK & EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Information Commissioner’s Office ICO Children’s Code (Age Appropriate Design Code), the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), and the Apple App Store / Google Play Store “Made for Kids” requirements.

1. Core Safety & Compliance Principles

1.1 Zero Personal Data Collection & Data Minimisation

(Satisfies COPPA Rule 1, UK/EU GDPR Article 5 Data Minimisation)

  • No Account Creation: Users can play all games instantly without signing up, entering email addresses, names, or phone numbers.
  • No Telemetry or Device Fingerprinting: We do not request, harvest, or store IP addresses, device serial numbers, location data, or biometric data.
  • Zero Permissions Requested: Our apps request zero device permissions (no access to camera, microphone, contacts, or location services).

1.2 No Advertising, Tracking, or Profiling

(Satisfies COPPA Rule 2, EU DSA Article 28 Protection of Minors)

  • 100% Advert-Free Experience: No banner adverts, pop-ups, video adverts, or sponsored content exist anywhere in our applications.
  • No Targeted Ads or Analytics: We do not integrate advertising networks (AdMob, Unity Ads) or behavioural analytics SDKs (Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel).
  • Zero Algorithmic Profiling: We do not use algorithms to profile children, track play patterns, or deliver targeted content.

1.3 Best Interests of the Child & Ethical Design

(Satisfies UK ICO Children’s Code Standards 1, 7 & 9)

  • No Nudge Techniques or Dark Patterns: Our games do not use psychological streak mechanics, artificial urgency timers, or push notifications to lure children into excessive screen time.
  • High Privacy by Default: The highest level of privacy protection is enabled out-of-the-box for all users with zero configuration required.
  • Child-Friendly Presentation: All visuals, game mechanics, and interfaces are designed specifically to be joyful, calm, and age-appropriate.

1.4 On-Device Local Data Storage & Full Parent Sovereignty

(Satisfies UK/EU GDPR Article 17 Right to Erasure)

  • 100% Local Storage: Game scores, difficulty settings, daily time limits, and parental PIN configurations are stored exclusively on the local device.
  • Zero External Servers: No user data is ever transmitted to or stored on external cloud servers.
  • Instant Complete Deletion: Parents retain complete control over local data. Uninstalling the application immediately and permanently erases all local data with zero server footprints.

1.5 Mandatory “Grown-ups Only” PIN Protection

(Satisfies COPPA Rule 5, ICO Children’s Code Standard 10)

  • Locked Administrative Gate: Access to Parental Controls, daily time limits, game visibility toggles, optional creator support links (e.g., ‘Buy Me a Coffee’), and external web links is protected behind a mandatory 6-digit PIN gate.
  • Adult Onboarding Disclaimer: Initial PIN creation requires explicit adult confirmation.
  • Automatic Re-Locking: Exiting the Parental Controls menu automatically re-locks the section to prevent unauthorised child access.

2. Global Compliance Audit Matrix

Regulatory Framework Core Standard & Requirement Compliance Verification & Architectural Proof
COPPA (USA) Zero Personal Data (PII) & No Ads ✅ Compliant — No registration, zero ad networks, local storage only, adult PIN gate.
UK & EU GDPR Data Minimisation & Sovereignty ✅ Compliant — Zero server collection. Deleting the app permanently erases 100% of data.
ICO Children’s Code (UK) Best Interests of the Child ✅ Compliant — High privacy default, zero nudge techniques, no dark patterns or streak pressure.
EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Minor Protection & No Profiling ✅ Compliant — Zero profiling algorithms, zero recommendation loops, zero targeted mechanisms.
Apple & Google Made for Kids Kid Safe Content & No IAP ✅ Compliant — No In-App Purchases (IAP), no third-party links in child screens, advert-free.

3. Platform Store Declarations

When submitted to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, Pumpkin Cat Games operates under the following official declarations:

  • Category & Target Rating: Kids & Family (Under 13 / Made for Kids)
  • Contains Adverts: No
  • In-App Purchases: No

4. Contact & Privacy Inquiries

If you have any questions or require further technical clarification regarding our regulatory compliance standards, please contact our team: