Child Safety Standards

Uhunt.tv Child Safety Policy Effective Date: 01/01/2017 Updated: 26/05/2025 1. Introduction Uhunt.tv, operated by Bristle Busters (ABN: 81 307 063 904), is a social network and premium content platform designed for the outdoor community, including hunters, 4x4 enthusiasts, fishers, and rural adventurers. Our platform, featuring user profiles, social feeds, premium content through Channels and Series, classifieds, and location-based content filters, is committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment for all users, with particular emphasis on protecting children. This Child Safety Policy outlines our measures to ensure age-appropriate experiences, prevent harm to minors, and comply with applicable laws, including the Australian Online Safety Act 2021, Australian Privacy Act 1988, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and Apple/Google App Store guidelines. This policy supplements our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which govern data protection and user conduct, respectively. 2. Age Restrictions 2.1. Minimum Age Requirement: Uhunt.tv is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly permit users under 13 to register for an account or use the Service, in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (APP 3), GDPR Article 8, CCPA, and PIPEDA. If we become aware that a user under 13 has provided personal data, we will promptly delete such data and terminate the account, as outlined in Section 9 of our Privacy Policy. 2.2. Users Aged 13-17: Users aged 13 to 17 may use the Service with the express consent of a parent or legal guardian, as required by our Terms of Service (Section 2). Parents or guardians must agree to these terms on behalf of minors and are responsible for supervising their use of the Service. 2.3. Age Verification: We reserve the right to request age verification from users to ensure compliance with this policy. Failure to provide satisfactory verification may result in account suspension or termination, at our sole discretion. 3. Content Moderation and Restrictions 3.1. Content Guidelines: To protect minors from harmful or inappropriate material, all user-generated content (e.g., photos, videos, comments) must comply with our strict content standards, as detailed in Section 6 (Video and Photo Posting Guidelines) and Section 7 (Community Guidelines) of our Terms of Service. Prohibited content includes, but is not limited to: Graphic depictions of hunting activities (e.g., mauling, sticking, bleeding out) that may distress minors. Explicit or violent material, including depictions of injured animals or unsafe practices. Obscene, defamatory, or discriminatory content, as per Australian Online Safety Act 2021 and GDPR requirements. 3.2. Automated and Manual Moderation: We employ automated tools and manual review processes to monitor and filter content, ensuring compliance with our guidelines. Content flagged as potentially harmful to minors is promptly reviewed and may be removed, with accounts subject to warnings, restrictions, or termination, as outlined in Section 7.2 of our Terms of Service. 3.3. Hunting Content Safeguards: Given the platform’s focus on hunting, we implement specific safeguards to prevent minors from accessing graphic content, including age-based content warnings and restrictions on videos depicting sensitive hunting practices (e.g., pig dogging), as specified in Section 6 of our Terms of Service. 4. Parental Controls and Supervision 4.1. Parental Consent and Oversight: Parents or guardians of users aged 13-17 must provide consent for account registration and are encouraged to actively supervise their child’s use of the Service. We provide tools to facilitate parental oversight, including the ability to review account activity and request content restrictions. 4.2. Parental Requests: Parents or guardians may contact us at support@uhunt.tv to: Review their child’s account details, including posted content and interactions. Request content filters or restrictions to limit exposure to specific material (e.g., hunting videos). Terminate their child’s account or delete associated data, subject to verification. 4.3. Educational Resources: We offer guidance for parents on safe platform use, accessible via our website or by contacting support@uhunt.tv, to promote informed supervision and compliance with Australian Online Safety Act 2021 and GDPR Article 24. 5. Reporting and Response Mechanisms 5.1. In-App Reporting Tools: Users, including minors and their guardians, may report inappropriate content, cyber-abuse, or safety concerns using our in-app reporting feature, as described in Section 7.2 of our Terms of Service. Reports are reviewed promptly, typically within 48 hours, to ensure swift action. 5.2. Contact for Safety Concerns: For urgent child safety issues, users may contact our Child Safety Officer at support@uhunt.tv. We prioritize such complaints and take appropriate measures, including content removal, account suspension, or referral to authorities, in accordance with the Online Safety Act 2021 and Apple/Google App Store guidelines. 5.3. Transparency Reports: We periodically publish transparency reports detailing content moderation and safety actions, including those related to child protection, available on our website, to maintain accountability and compliance with GDPR Article 12 and Australian Privacy Act 1988 (APP 1). 6. Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements 6.1. Australian Online Safety Act 2021: We comply with the Act’s requirements to minimize risks to children, including implementing age restrictions, content moderation, and reporting mechanisms, as mandated by Sections 13 and 46. We cooperate with the eSafety Commissioner to address child safety concerns. 6.2. GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA: For users aged 13-17, we ensure age-appropriate data processing and obtain parental consent where required, as per GDPR Article 8, CCPA, and PIPEDA, aligning with Section 9 of our Privacy Policy. 6.3. Apple and Google App Store Guidelines: We adhere to Guideline 5.1.4 (Kids Safety) and Google Play Families Policy by implementing robust safeguards, including content filters and reporting tools, to protect minors, as outlined in Section 14 of our Privacy Policy and Section 15 of our Terms of Service. 7. Liability and User Responsibilities 7.1. No Liability for Unauthorized Access: Uhunt is not liable for unauthorized access to the Service by children under 13 or for content posted by users that violates our guidelines, provided we take reasonable steps to address such issues upon notification, as per our Terms of Service (Section 13). 7.2. User Compliance: All users, including parents and guardians, are responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy and our Terms of Service. Users must adhere to our Video and Photo Posting Guidelines (Section 6) to prevent posting content harmful to minors, and failure to comply may result in account sanctions. 7.3. Indemnification: Users agree to indemnify and hold Uhunt harmless from claims, damages, or losses arising from their content or actions, including those affecting child safety, as detailed in Section 14 of our Terms of Service. 8. Contact and Support For child safety concerns, account reviews, or further information, contact our Child Safety Officer: Name: Jesse Farr Organization: Bristle Busters, ABN: 81 307 063 904 Address: 19 Hughes Road, Flinton QLD, 4427, Australia Email: support@uhunt.tv Phone: 0456 888 959 Please visit https://uhunt.tv for the most current contact information. For additional details on our safety and privacy practices, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 9. Policy Updates We may update this Child Safety Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. Significant updates will be communicated via email or in-app notifications, with continued use of the Service indicating acceptance, as per Section 16 of our Terms of Service. The latest version is available at https://uhunt.tv.