Dear Parents and Guardians,
At Find The Difference, we prioritize the safety and well-being of young players while they enjoy our exciting racing game. We understand your concerns regarding online gaming safety and are committed to providing a secure, age-appropriate environment. Below, you'll find important information about our game and platform that will help you understand how we operate and protect young players. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
What is Find The Difference?
Find The Difference is an action-packed racing game designed for players aged 13 and older. Players race high-speed cars through challenging tracks, mastering sharp turns, jumps, and strategic moves to outpace opponents. The game offers both single-player races and optional multiplayer modes for competitive racing. The core game is free-to-play, supported by non-intrusive advertisements, with optional cosmetic purchases available for vehicle customization.
How Can I Ensure My Child's Safety?
To help keep your child safe while playing Find The Difference, please consider the following guidelines:
- For children under 13: We recommend they do not play Find The Difference and instead use age-appropriate gaming platforms.
- Remind your child never to share personal information such as their real name, address, email, phone number, or school name with other players.
- Encourage your child to choose a safe username that doesn't reveal personal details or invite unwanted attention.
- Make sure your child knows to come to you immediately if they encounter any content, chat messages, or player behavior that makes them uncomfortable.
- Your child should always be honest about their age when creating an account.
- Consider playing together or watching your child play to better understand their gaming experience.
- Discuss appropriate screen time limits and ensure gaming doesn't interfere with sleep, homework, or physical activities.
What Measures Do You Take to Ensure My Child's Safety?
We implement several safety features to protect young players:
- Chat Filters: Our multiplayer chat system includes robust profanity filters and blocks attempts to share personal information.
- Reporting System: Players can easily report inappropriate behavior, usernames, or content directly within the game.
- Active Moderation: Our moderation team reviews reports promptly and takes action against violators, including warnings, mutes, and permanent bans.
- Safe Usernames: We screen all usernames for inappropriate content before they can be used.
- No Direct Messaging: Players cannot send private messages to prevent unsupervised communication.
- Age Verification: We require age confirmation during account creation and restrict features for younger users.
- Regular Updates: We continuously improve our safety systems based on community feedback and emerging threats.
Can My Child Spend Money on This Game?
Find The Difference is free to play, with optional purchases available:
- The core game experience is completely free and does not require any purchases to progress or compete.
- Optional purchases include cosmetic items (car skins, vehicle upgrades, visual effects) that do not affect gameplay performance.
- All purchases require parental permission for players under 18.
- We use secure third-party payment processors and never store payment information on our servers.
- You can disable in-app purchases through your device's parental control settings.
- We provide a purchase history feature so you can monitor any transactions.
What Should I Do If My Child Sees Inappropriate Content?
Despite our best efforts, inappropriate content may occasionally appear. If this happens:
- For inappropriate ads: Take a screenshot and email us at [email protected] with details about when and where it appeared.
- For inappropriate player behavior: Use the in-game report button or email [email protected] with the player's username and description of the incident.
- For game bugs or glitches: Report them through our bug report system or email [email protected].
We take all reports seriously and typically respond within 24-48 hours. Inappropriate advertisements are removed immediately upon verification.
Do You Collect Personal Data from My Children?
We are committed to protecting children's privacy online. For detailed information about data collection and protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Key points include:
- We collect minimal data necessary for game functionality and safety.
- We never sell children's personal information to third parties.
- Parents have the right to review, delete, or restrict data collection for their children.
- We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and similar international regulations.
If you believe your child may have provided personal information or if you want to review your child's data, please email us at [email protected]. To protect users' privacy, we will verify your identity as a parent or legal guardian before granting access to any personal data. Please include your email address, your child's username, and a contact number in your message.
Parental Controls and Settings
We offer several parental control options:
- Account Restrictions: Limit multiplayer access, chat features, and purchase abilities.
- Time Limits: Set daily or weekly playtime limits within the game.
- Content Filters: Adjust content settings to ensure age-appropriate gameplay.
- Activity Reports: Receive weekly summaries of your child's gaming activity.
To access these controls, create a parent account linked to your child's account or contact [email protected] for assistance.
Educational Benefits of Gaming
While moderation is important, Find The Difference can offer educational benefits:
- Strategic Racing Skills: Players learn to make split-second decisions during races to navigate tracks, overtake opponents, and handle obstacles.
- Reaction Time: The fast-paced nature of racing improves reaction time and decision-making under pressure.
- Persistence: Challenging tracks teach the value of practice and perseverance.
- Physics Understanding: The racing mechanics introduce basic physics concepts in a fun and interactive way.
Contact Us
We value open communication with parents and guardians. Please reach out if you have:
- Questions about our safety features
- Concerns about your child's experience
- Suggestions for improving child safety
- Technical issues or account problems
General Support: [email protected]
Privacy Concerns: [email protected]
Safety Reports: [email protected]
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Find The Difference's safety features. Together, we can ensure a fun and secure gaming experience for your child!