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Child Safety and Protection Standards
ScripturesPath — Our commitment to protecting children across all digital platforms.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Fana Health maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy for any form of child exploitation, abuse, or harmful conduct across all of its digital platforms.
Fana Health (Pty) Ltd is committed to protecting children and preventing abuse, exploitation, and harmful conduct across all of its digital platforms. The safety and wellbeing of minors is a fundamental priority in the design, development, and operation of our products.
ScripturesPath is a faith-based Bible study platform. Its content is exclusively scripture and devotional material, making it inherently safe and appropriate for users of all ages. This document outlines our specific child safety standards in compliance with Google Play Developer Program Policies.
All users must comply with platform safety requirements. Any behaviour that violates child safety standards will result in immediate enforcement action.
ScripturesPath Child Safety Standards
Age-Appropriate Content Only
ScripturesPath exclusively provides biblically-sourced scripture and devotional content suitable for all ages, including children. No adult, violent, or sexually explicit content is permitted on the platform.
Zero Tolerance for CSAM
Any child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is strictly prohibited. Violations are reported immediately to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and relevant South African authorities.
Child-Safe Design
The platform is designed to be safe for users of all ages. ScripturesPath does not target children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent in compliance with COPPA and POPIA.
Data Privacy for Minors
ScripturesPath does not collect, store, or share personal information from users under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. Data minimisation principles are applied for all minor users.
No Harmful User Interaction
The platform does not facilitate direct user-to-user messaging. There are no social features that could expose children to grooming, exploitation, or inappropriate contact from other users.
Content Moderation
All content displayed on ScripturesPath is curated and reviewed by the editorial team. No user-generated content that has not been reviewed is published publicly, preventing harmful or inappropriate material from appearing.
Reporting Mechanisms
Users and parents can report any safety concerns, inappropriate content, or suspected policy violations via our dedicated safety email. All reports are reviewed within 24 hours.
Google Play Families Policy Compliance
ScripturesPath adheres to the Google Play Families Policy, including restrictions on advertising to children, no deceptive design patterns targeting minors, and full compliance with applicable child protection laws.
Legal Compliance
ScripturesPath complies with the South African Children's Act, POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), and all applicable Google Play Developer Policies regarding child safety.
Enforcement Actions
Violations of child safety standards may result in:
- Immediate content removal
- Account suspension
- Permanent account termination
- Reporting to relevant South African and international authorities
- Reporting to NCMEC for CSAM-related violations
Report a Safety Concern
If you become aware of any content or conduct that may endanger a child, please report it immediately.
Email: safety@fanahealth.co.za
CSAM reports are escalated immediately to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and relevant South African law enforcement authorities.