Family Safety • Parental Controls

Parents & Guardians Guide

We understand that family peace of mind requires clear information, robust account controls, and uncompromising digital protection. Learn how Play Buddy Games empowers parents to manage screen time, spending, social interactions, and age appropriateness.

Pillar 01 • Transparency & Age Classification

Clear Age Ratings & Compliance

RATINGS / PEGI

PEGI & ESRB Standards

All Play Buddy Games titles undergo formal classification by European PEGI and North American ESRB boards. Content descriptors clearly indicate language, simulated themes, or online interactions.

UK / CODE

Age-Appropriate Design Code

We adhere strictly to the UK Information Commissioner's Office Children's Code. By default, young accounts receive maximum privacy settings, geolocational tracking is blocked, and profiling algorithms are turned off.

VERIFY / AGE

Gated Under-13 Access

Players under the age of 13 cannot create an unmonitored account. Parental email verification and affirmative consent are mandatory before an under-13 profile can connect to our live servers.

Pillar 02 • Household Control Tools

Granular Controls at Your Fingertips

Spending Limits & Approvals

Zero-spend defaults & threshold caps

Parents can set monthly spending limits down to £0.00. Any purchase request above your pre-authorized threshold triggers an immediate approval notification sent directly to your registered guardian email address.

Chat & Voice Permissions

Friends-only or completely disabled

Restrict who can communicate with your child: “Open Communication”, “Friends Only” (requiring bilateral approval), or “Off” (disabling all in-game text whispers and proximity voice audio).

Screen Time & Play Windows

Scheduled session limits

Configure daily playtime allowances (e.g., 2 hours on weekdays). When the timer reaches 15 minutes remaining, gentle notifications advise the player to finish active quests or safely store assets before logout.

Parental PIN Protection

Secure 6-digit master passcode

All parental controls are secured behind a 6-digit PIN known only to you. Settings cannot be modified from within the game client without entering this master verification code.

Support Channel

Dedicated Parent & Guardian Support

Our Trust & Safety operations include a priority escalation queue specifically for parents and legal guardians. Whether you need to recover a linked account, review transaction records, or request data deletion under GDPR, our team is here to assist.

Contact Parent Support (parents@playbuddygames.uk)

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