Child Safety Policy / COPPA Compliance

Effective Date: May 21, 2025
Last Updated: May 31, 2025

At html5games.ca, we are dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and welcoming gaming environment suitable for users of all ages, including children. We comply fully with the United States Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and follow international best practices to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

This policy explains how we protect the safety and privacy of children under 13 while delivering an enjoyable and secure gaming experience for everyone.

1. Our Commitment to Child Safety

html5games.ca is a multi-developer HTML5 game platform offering a diverse collection of games designed to be appropriate and enjoyable for players of all ages. We implement strict content moderation, age-appropriate categorization, and safety measures to ensure a positive experience for children and families.

2. Who This Policy Is For

This policy is intended for:

Parents and legal guardians of children under 13Children using our platform (with parental guidance)Game developers and content contributorsRegulatory authorities and child safety advocates

3. Information We Collect from Children

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. The limited information we may collect includes:

Anonymous device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)Non-identifying gameplay activity (time played, scores, preferences)Limited persistent identifiers to enhance user experience

We do not collect full names, addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information from children.

4. Parental Consent and Control

For features involving the collection of personal data from children, we obtain verifiable parental consent. Parents can:

Review any personal information collected about their childRequest deletion of their child’s dataWithdraw consent at any time

Parents may contact us anytime at html5games.ca for assistance.

5. How We Use Children's Data

Any data collected from children is used solely to:

Provide access to age-appropriate and engaging gamesSave gameplay progress for continuityMaintain the safety, security, and proper functioning of our platform

We do not use children’s data for advertising, profiling, or marketing.

6. Age-Appropriate Content and Safe Gaming Experience

All games on html5games.ca are curated to ensure a family-friendly experience. We provide:

Child Mode: A filtered experience showing games specifically approved as safe and suitable for childrenParental Controls: Options to customize game access and disable in-game advertising for younger users

7. Advertising and Third-Party Services

Where third-party advertising is present, we ensure compliance with COPPA by:

Serving only contextual (non-targeted) ads to users under 13Disabling behavioral advertising in Child ModePreventing third-party collection of personal information through embedded games

8. Developer Responsibilities

All developers must follow our Developer Guidelines, including:

Ensuring games do not collect personal data from users under 13 without parental consentConfirming games are suitable for their intended audience and disclosing suitability during uploadExcluding inappropriate content and ads in games targeting children

9. Data Security and Retention

We apply industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect all user data. Data is retained only as long as necessary to support gameplay and is securely deleted thereafter.

10. Contacting Us

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s safety or privacy, please reach out to us:

Email: rakib.khan.dev@gmail.com
Mailing Address: html5games.ca, Attn: Compliance, United Kingdom

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Child Safety Policy periodically to improve protections or reflect legal requirements. Please review it regularly to stay informed.