At Matchndate, the safety and well-being of all users are of the utmost importance. Our platform is strictly for adults aged 18 years and above, and we are committed to implementing robust measures to protect minors and maintain a safe online environment.

1. Age Restrictions

• Minimum Age Requirement: Users must be 18 years or older to create an account or access any part of our platform.
• Age Verification: We use in-app measures, such as birthdate verification and optional identity checks, to prevent access by underage users.
• Enforcement: Accounts found to belong to users under 18 will be immediately suspended and permanently removed.

2. Protection Against Child Exploitation

• Zero Tolerance Policy: We do not permit any content, conduct, or user activity that exploits or endangers children. This includes:
  • Sexual content or behavior involving or directed toward minors.
  • Inappropriate communication with minors.
  • Sharing or requesting explicit images of underage individuals.

Matchndate strictly prohibits child abuse and exploitation and takes responsibility to take appropriate action including reporting to relevant authorities if any act that promotes or encourages child abuse and exploitation is identified.

Legal Compliance: We comply with international laws and regulations including:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
• GDPR-K (General Data Protection Regulation – Kids)
• Australian Online Safety Act

3. Content Moderation

• All user-generated content including bios, photos, and chat messages is monitored using a combination of automated tools and human moderation.
• Inappropriate content (nudity, harassment, underage references, etc.) is flagged and removed in accordance with our Community Guidelines.

4. User Reporting & Blocking Tools

• In Matchndate, Users can report profiles, messages, or content that violates our policies.
• Every user can block others from contacting them and be able to provide feedback to Matchndate if required.
• Reported content is reviewed within 24–48 hours, and urgent safety issues are escalated immediately.

5. Safety Features

• Optional photo verification to prevent impersonation.
• Profile privacy controls to limit who can view your profile.
• Tips and guidance on safe online dating practices are available within the app.

6. Data Protection for Minors

• We do not knowingly collect or store any personal information from individuals under 18.
• If we discover that a minor has provided personal data, we will delete it in accordance with applicable laws.

7. App Store Compliance

• This app is rated "Mature 18+" in app marketplaces.
• The app description and visuals are designed to avoid attracting underage audiences.
• We follow Google Play and Apple App Store policies on child endangerment, user-generated content, and age-appropriate access.

8. Contact for Concerns

If you believe a user is underage or violating our safety standards, please contact our Matchndate team:

📧 support@matchndates.com

✅ Enforcement

Matchndate ensures that violation of this policy will result in actions including but not limited to:

• Warning or temporary suspension
• Permanent account deletion
• Reporting to legal authorities where applicable