As a responsible company committed to creating a safe and positive community for all users, especially young people, Jodel welcomes the introduction of the Child Safety Standards Policy on the Google Play Store. This policy is an important step in ensuring that apps offered on the platform meet the highest standards for protecting children and young people.
Objectives of the Child Safety Standards Policy
The Child Safety Standards Policy pursues several key objectives that we as a company support and actively implement:
Reporting System
Users can report harmful or development-impairing content in the app with just a few clicks.
Protection of Privacy
We respect the privacy of our users and ensure that no personal data is collected from children without the explicit consent of their parents or legal guardians.
Age Verification
Registration on Jodel is only possible for users aged 16 and above. Any subsequent change to the registered age requires verification by our support team, including the submission of a scanned ID. If we become aware of incorrect age information, the account will be blocked immediately.
Content Security
Moderation System
Our robust moderation system, featuring a high number of moderators and quick response times, ensures that harmful or development-impairing content is removed promptly and does not remain publicly visible for long.
Channel Search
We intentionally restrict searches for channels on sensitive topics that could contain harmful content to limit access for minors.
Blocking Channels for Minors
We maintain a list of channels containing potentially harmful content. Users who indicate they are under 18 during registration will not have access to these channels.
Images and Videos
Our AI-powered algorithm reviews all images and videos before publication and blocks inappropriate content when necessary.
We are committed to removing content unsuitable for children and young people from our platform.
Grooming
We enforce a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of cyber grooming. If any suspicion arises, we take immediate and comprehensive action. This includes restricting the communication capabilities of the suspected account and conducting a thorough review of the reported behavior by our safety team. If the suspicion is confirmed, the account will be permanently banned, and the case may be referred to the relevant authorities.
We are committed to removing content unsuitable for children and young people from our platform.
Advertising and Monetization
Advertising in our app is carefully curated to ensure it is age-appropriate and transparent. We are dedicated to avoiding misleading advertisements and ensuring that inappropriate products or services are not promoted.
As the developer and operator of the Jodel app, we are dedicated to adhering to the Child Safety Standards Policy. This includes:
Regularly reviewing the app’s content and functionality to ensure compliance with the policy.
Implementing mechanisms to report and address policy violations.
Training our employees on the importance of protecting minors.
The safety of children and young people is our top priority. By adhering to the Child Safety Standards Policy, we are actively helping to create a safe and positive experience for all users in our community. We encourage our users to participate in fostering a respectful and secure environment.
For more information on the Child Safety Standards Policy and specific requirements, please visit the official Google Play Developer Policy page.
If you have questions or concerns about the Child Safety Standards Policy or our child protection measures, please contact our Child Protection Officer, Jan Hecker, at [email protected].