Child Safety Standards Policy

At MGP Animal Adoption LLP (operating the MyGaushala platform), we are committed to ensuring the safety of children on our digital platform. This Child Safety Standards Policy outlines our commitment to preventing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) and sets forth the standards and procedures implemented to protect children across all our web and mobile applications.

Our Core Principles

  • Zero tolerance for CSAE in any form.
  • Robust reporting mechanisms within all applications.
  • Proactive prevention and swift removal of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
  • Full compliance with international and domestic child safety legislation.
  • Dedicated personnel responsible for addressing child safety concerns.

Users who fail to comply with this policy may face enforcement actions, including account suspension or termination.

Definition of CSAE

Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) includes any content, conduct, or behavior that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers children. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Grooming a child for sexual exploitation.
  • Sextortion of a child.
  • Trafficking a child for sexual purposes.
  • Creating, sharing, or possessing CSAM.

Our Commitments

1. App Content and Features

  • No content that sexualizes minors, including romanticized depictions of sexual or romantic interactions between minors.
  • Safeguards to prevent any possibility of child sexual abuse.
  • Continuous review and monitoring of user-generated content to ensure no CSAM or CSAE facilitation.

2. Business Requirements

  • MyGaushala is an animal donation app & web platform with strict policies against online CSAE.
  • Full compliance with applicable platform guidelines and industry standards.

3. Published Standards

  • CSAE is explicitly prohibited in our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and other public policies.
  • This prohibition applies to all users, worldwide.

Reporting Mechanism

Our platform offers an easy-to-use in-app reporting system:

  • Dedicated reporting button in the app interface.
  • Simplified form for submitting reports.
  • Priority review for CSAE-related reports.
  • Follow-up mechanisms for severe violations.

Technical Measures

  • Content filtering algorithms to detect harmful content.
  • Age verification processes where appropriate.
  • Restrictions on direct messaging features to prevent grooming.
  • Regular security audits of safety features.

Response Protocol

  1. Review reported content within 24 hours.
  2. Remove violating content and suspend offending accounts.
  3. Preserve evidence for law enforcement.
  4. Report incidents to authorities as required by law.

Transparency & Accountability

  • MyGaushala will publish regular updates on child safety measures and enforcement actions.
  • We are committed to being transparent about our efforts to combat CSAE.

Compliance with Laws

  • POCSO Act (India) – Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
  • COPPA (USA) – Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
  • GDPR (EU) – Requirements for children’s data protection.
  • Any other applicable laws and industry standards.

Child Safety Point of Contact

We have a designated child safety officer responsible for handling CSAE-related concerns.

Email: assist@mygaushala.com

Compliance & Enforcement

  • Any CSAE-related content or activity will be immediately removed.
  • Offending accounts may be suspended or terminated.
  • MyGaushala will cooperate with law enforcement when required.
  • All employees and contractors receive regular CSAE awareness training.
  • Regular audits ensure ongoing compliance with this policy.

Policy Updates

If we make changes to this Child Safety Standards Policy:

  • We will post the updates on our website.
  • Changes take effect upon posting.
  • Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically.

By using MyGaushala, you agree to abide by this Child Safety Standards Policy. Please read it carefully. For urgent concerns, contact us at assist@mygaushala.com.