Child Safety & Student Accounts

Vysya Setu is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of all users, especially children and students.

🚫 Age Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Vysya Setu is NOT intended for children or minors under 18 years of age.

❌ We do NOT knowingly collect data from users under 18
❌ We do NOT market to children or minors
❌ We do NOT have features designed for children
❌ We do NOT allow account creation by minors

Why 18+?

Our platform is designed for:

Professional networking and business
Adult community members
Legal agreements and contracts
Financial transactions (premium memberships)
Content that requires mature judgment

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parental Responsibility

If You’re a Parent or Guardian

Important: If you discover that your child under 18 has:

Created an account on Vysya Setu
Provided personal information to us
Used our services in any way

Please contact us immediately:

📧 Email: privacy@vysyasetu.com
📧 Subject: “Underage Account - Immediate Action Required”
📧 Include: Child’s name, email, and proof of guardianship

We will:

✅ Immediately suspend the account
✅ Delete all personal information
✅ Confirm deletion within 72 hours
✅ Block the email from future registration

🔍 Age Verification

How We Verify Age

Account Creation:

Users must confirm they are 18+ during registration
Terms of Service acceptance includes age confirmation
Community verification process checks identity documents

Ongoing Monitoring:

We review reported accounts
Suspicious accounts are investigated
Age misrepresentation results in immediate termination

Document Verification:

Government-issued ID verification (for full membership)
IDs must show date of birth
Minimum age: 18 years

🛡️ Child Safety Policy

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

✅ Zero Tolerance for underage users
✅ Immediate Action on reported underage accounts
✅ No Data Collection from children
✅ Compliance with child protection laws worldwide

What We Don’t Do

We do NOT:

❌ Create features for children
❌ Market to children or schools
❌ Collect data from known minors
❌ Allow children’s content
❌ Have “family” or “kids” sections
❌ Integrate with children’s services

🎓 Student Accounts (18+ Only)

University & College Students

Eligible if:

✅ 18 years of age or older
✅ Member of the Vysya community
✅ Valid government-issued ID
✅ University/college enrollment proof (optional)

Student Benefits:

Professional networking for career development
Mentorship opportunities
Access to educational resources
Cultural heritage learning
Career guidance and job opportunities

Important: Students must meet all age requirements. High school students under 18 are not eligible.

📱 Google Play Family Policy

Compliance Statement

Vysya Setu complies with Google Play’s Family Policy:

Target Audience:

🎯 Primary: Adults 18+
🎯 Secondary: None (not designed for children)

Content Rating:

Rated for: Adults 18 and older
User Interaction: Yes (social networking)
Location Sharing: Optional (approximate only)

Ads & In-App Purchases:

No ads targeted at children (we don’t allow children)
In-app purchases: Premium memberships (adults only)
Age-gated: All purchases require 18+ verification

Data Collection:

We do NOT collect data from children
We do NOT knowingly process children’s data
We immediately delete any child data discovered

🔒 Child Data Protection Laws

Legal Compliance

We comply with:

COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) - USA:

✅ No collection from users under 13
✅ No marketing to children
✅ Parental notice procedures
✅ Immediate deletion upon discovery

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - EU:

✅ No processing of children’s data (under 16 in EU)
✅ Age verification mechanisms
✅ Parental consent not applicable (we don’t allow minors)

CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - California:

✅ No sale of children’s information
✅ Enhanced protections for minors
✅ Immediate deletion procedures

IT Act 2000 & DPDP Act - India:

✅ Protection of children’s data
✅ No collection from minors
✅ Parental consent not needed (18+ only platform)

⚠️ If a Child Account is Discovered

Our Response Process

Immediate Actions (Within 24 hours):

🚨 Account suspended immediately
🚨 No further access permitted
🚨 Parent/guardian notified (if contact available)
🚨 Investigation initiated

Data Deletion (Within 72 hours):

🗑️ All personal information deleted
🗑️ Profile data removed
🗑️ Messages and content deleted
🗑️ Account permanently blocked
🗑️ Email address blocked from re-registration

Confirmation:

Parent/guardian receives deletion confirmation
No data retained (except as required by law for fraud prevention)

📞 Report Underage User

How to Report

If you believe a user is under 18:

Email Report:

📧 To: safety@vysyasetu.com
📧 Subject: “Underage User Report”
📧 Include:
- User’s profile URL or username
- Reason for concern
- Any supporting information
- Your contact details (optional)

In-App Report:

Go to user’s profile
Tap three dots (⋮)
Select “Report User”
Choose “Underage User”
Submit report

Response Time:

Initial response: Within 24 hours
Investigation: 24-48 hours
Action taken: Within 72 hours

🎯 Target Audience Declaration

Official Statement for Google Play Store

Vysya Setu Target Audience:

Primary Target Audience:

Age Group: Adults 18+
Demographics: Vysya community members
Purpose: Professional networking, business, cultural heritage
Geography: Global (primarily India)

NOT Target Audience:

Children (under 13): No
Teens (13-17): No
Families with children: No
Educational institutions (K-12): No

Content Suitability:

All content is for adult audience
No child-friendly features
Professional/business context
Community networking focus

📋 Safety Features

Platform Safety Measures

Account Security:

✅ Email verification required
✅ Phone verification available
✅ Two-factor authentication
✅ Strong password requirements

Content Moderation:

✅ 24/7 automated monitoring
✅ Human moderation team
✅ User reporting system
✅ Community guidelines enforcement

Privacy Controls:

✅ Profile visibility settings
✅ Connection approval required
✅ Block and report features
✅ Private messaging controls

🏫 Educational Use (18+ Only)

University Partnerships

While we support educational use, all users must be 18+:

Eligible Institutions:

Universities and colleges
Graduate schools
Professional education programs
Adult education centers

NOT Eligible:

Elementary schools
Middle schools
High schools
K-12 institutions

Student Requirements:

Must be 18 years or older
Must be Vysya community member
Must provide valid ID showing age
Must accept adult terms of service

📊 Data Collection from Children

Official Declaration

For Google Play Store Data Safety:

Q: Does your app collect data from children? A: No

Details:

We do NOT knowingly collect data from users under 18
We do NOT target children
We do NOT have features designed for children
Age restriction: 18+ only
If child data is discovered, it is immediately deleted

Data Collection Practices:

Personal Information from Children: No
Location from Children: No
Photos/Videos from Children: No
Any Data from Children: No

🔄 Account Recovery for Wrongly Suspended Accounts

If You’re 18+ But Account Was Suspended

Appeal Process:

Email: support@vysyasetu.com
Subject: “Age Verification Appeal”
Include:
- Your name
- Account email
- Government-issued ID (showing date of birth)
- Explanation

Review Time: 3-5 business days

If Approved:

Account reactivated
All data restored
Apology for inconvenience

✅ Summary

Policy	Status
Minimum Age	18+ Only
Child Accounts	Not Allowed
Data from Children	Never Collected
Age Verification	Required
Parent Notification	Available
Immediate Deletion	Yes (72 hours)
COPPA Compliance	Yes
GDPR Compliance	Yes
Google Play Family Policy	Compliant

📞 Contact Information

Child Safety Team

Email: safety@vysyasetu.com Privacy: privacy@vysyasetu.com Support: support@vysyasetu.com

Mailing Address: Vysya Setu - Child Safety [Your Complete Address] [City, State, PIN Code] India