Child Safety and Protection Policy

1. Our Commitment

The St. Gaspar Viwawa Club is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all users, especially children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) in any form.

This policy outlines our standards and practices to prevent, detect, and respond to CSAE-related activities on our platform.

2. Definition of Terms

For the purposes of this policy:

• Child: Any person under the age of 18 years
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any material that depicts sexually explicit activities involving a child
• Grooming: The process of establishing an emotional connection with a child to prepare them for sexual abuse
• Exploitation: Taking advantage of a child for sexual purposes

3. Prohibited Content and Behavior

Strictly prohibited on our platform:

• Sharing, uploading, or distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Engaging in grooming behaviors or inappropriate communication with minors
• Soliciting or promoting sexual content involving minors
• Sharing sexually explicit content with or targeting minors
• Creating or sharing modified or manipulated media depicting child exploitation
• Attempting to arrange meetings with minors for sexual purposes
• Sharing personal information of minors without parental consent

4. Safety Measures Implemented

4.1 Age Restrictions and Verification

• Minimum age requirement: 13 years
• Parental consent required for users under 18
• Age verification during registration
• Clear distinction between adult and minor accounts

4.2 Content Moderation

• Automated scanning for prohibited content
• Human review of reported content
• Keyword filtering for grooming-related language
• Image recognition technology to detect CSAM

4.3 User Education

• Clear community guidelines accessible to all users
• Safety tips and resources for parents
• Reporting mechanisms prominently displayed
• Regular safety reminders and updates

5. Reporting Mechanisms

Users can report concerning content or behavior through:

• In-App Reporting: Report button on all posts, messages, and profiles
• Email: safety@stgasparviwawaclub.com
• Emergency Contact: +255 687 478 075
• Direct Message: To verified moderators

All reports are reviewed within 24 hours and appropriate action is taken.

6. Response Procedures

6.1 Upon Receiving a Report

• Immediate review by trained safety team
• Preservation of evidence for law enforcement
• Temporary suspension of involved accounts
• Assessment of immediate risk to children

6.2 Escalation to Authorities

• Immediate reporting to NCMEC or local authorities
• Cooperation with law enforcement investigations
• Provision of necessary evidence and information
• Compliance with legal requirements and subpoenas

6.3 Support for Victims

• Referral to appropriate support services
• Connection with child protection organizations
• Counseling resources and hotlines
• Follow-up support and monitoring

7. Staff Training

All team members receive regular training on:

• Recognizing signs of child exploitation
• Proper handling of CSAE reports
• Legal requirements and reporting obligations
• Trauma-informed response practices
• Data preservation for investigations

8. Technical Measures

• Hash-matching technology to detect known CSAM
• AI-based content analysis for grooming patterns
• Age-appropriate privacy settings for minors
• Restricted communication features for minor accounts
• Regular security audits and updates

9. Legal Compliance

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Local child protection laws in Tanzania
• International conventions on child rights

10. Contact Information

11. Policy Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect:

• Changes in laws and regulations
• Emerging threats and technologies
• Feedback from users and safety experts
• Industry best practices