GDPR Compliance

At GameTree, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and data protection rights of our users. We take data protection seriously and have implemented measures to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This GDPR Compliance Statement outlines our commitment to protecting your personal data and explains how we collect, use, and manage your information.

Data Collection and Processing

• Lawful Basis: We only collect and process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include the necessity of data processing for the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, your consent, or legitimate interests pursued by GameTree.
• Data Minimization: We collect and retain only the personal data that is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. We do not store data for longer than required.
• User Consent: Where required by applicable law, we obtain your explicit consent before processing your personal data for specific purposes.

Data Security

• Data Protection Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
• Data Encryption: We use encryption technologies to protect your data during transmission and storage.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular audits and assessments of our data protection practices to ensure ongoing compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.

User Rights

Under GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data that we hold and receive information about how it is processed.
• Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restriction: You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in specific situations.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Where you have provided consent for data processing, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer who oversees our data protection practices. You can contact our DPO at help@gametree.me for any data protection inquiries.

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach that may impact your personal data, we will notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals as required by GDPR.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at https://gametree.me/contacts/

GameTree is committed to maintaining GDPR compliance and ensuring the privacy and security of your personal data. We will continue to review and improve our data protection practices to meet evolving regulatory standards and user expectations. Your trust in GameTree is important to us, and we thank you for choosing our platform.

Child Endangerment Policy

At GameTree, we are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all users, particularly children. We have zero tolerance for any form of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content that exploits, harms, or endangers children. Apps, platforms, and services that do not actively prohibit and prevent such content will face immediate removal and legal action where applicable.

If you encounter any content on GameTree that may exploit a child, we strongly encourage you to report it immediately. You can:

• Use our in-app reporting system
• Email us at contact@gametree.me with “Child Safety Concern” in the subject line
• Report to your local law enforcement or a child protection organization

Prohibited Content & Activities

GameTree strictly prohibits the use of our platform for any activities that facilitate, promote, or tolerate child exploitation, including but not limited to:

1. Sexual Exploitation & Grooming
   • Any attempt to befriend, manipulate, or lure a child for sexual contact (online or offline).
   • Sending, requesting, or coercing minors into sharing explicit images.
   • Any discussion or encouragement of sexual acts involving minors.
2. Child Trafficking & Sextortion
   • Advertising or soliciting a child for commercial sexual exploitation.
   • Threatening or blackmailing a child using real or alleged intimate images (sextortion).
3. Inappropriate Contact & Interactions
   • Unwanted physical or verbal interactions targeting minors, such as groping, caressing, or suggestive messaging.
   • Encouraging a child to engage in unsafe activities or meet in person under false pretenses.
4. Harmful or Dangerous Content Targeted at Minors
   • Apps or content that romanticize or normalize adult-minor relationships.
   • Games, apps, or features that depict self-harm, suicide, or drug use in a manner appealing to children.
   • Content that promotes negative body image (e.g., plastic surgery, weight loss apps designed for children).

Reporting & Enforcement Actions

If we become aware of any CSAM, grooming behavior, or child exploitation activities, GameTree will take immediate action, which may include:

• Removing the content and banning involved users permanently.
• Reporting the incident to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and other child protection authorities.
• Cooperating with law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting offenders.

Commitment to Compliance & Prevention

GameTree complies with global child safety laws and regulations, including:
✔ Regular monitoring and moderation to detect and remove harmful content.
✔ Strict policies against CSAM, grooming, and child exploitation in our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
✔ Providing an in-app reporting system for users to flag inappropriate behavior.
✔ Mandatory reporting of confirmed CSAM to law enforcement and child protection agencies.
✔ Designated Child Safety Contact to receive and act on concerns reported by users and authorities.

If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, please contact:

• Your local law enforcement
• A child protection organization in your country

GameTree is fully committed to making our platform a safe space for all users, and we will never tolerate content or actions that put children at risk.

For further information or concerns, contact us at contact@gametree.me.

Last Updated: [March 20th, 2024]