Parent’s Guide

This guide is intended for parents or legal guardians of people who use Picture Mania: Color Puzzle. It explains the minimum intended player age, advertising and purchase features, what personal data may be processed, and what rights parents have.

Picture Mania is intended for players aged 16 and older, and is not offered to children under 16. Players aged 16 or 17 should obtain parental or guardian permission where required by applicable law. Such permission is separate from consent to optional personal-data processing.

Information about personal data and its uses is available in our Privacy Policy, including Annex 1 (Third-Party Partners).

The Game does not currently have an in-game age verification screen. Our intended minimum audience is 16+, and younger children should not use the Game. Store content ratings are not the same as age-verification measures.

If you believe a child under 16 has used the Game, contact us at support.web@fellawaygame.com so we can assess any related data processing requests. The Game is not made suitable for users under 16 by parental permission alone.

Our games can be a great source of entertainment and learning for the whole family. We encourage parents to familiarize themselves with the gaming experience and understand the features available to players.

Picture Mania is a single-player puzzle game with weekly leagues featuring computer-controlled virtual rivals. There is no in-game chat, multiplayer communication, user-generated content or remote player account at this time.

It is up to parents to be informed about what and how your children play and to make appropriate choices on their behalf. Hereunder we talk about tools and resources you can use to be informed about our projects and to ensure that your children’s gameplay experience is a safe and secure one.

What we are doing to ensure the safety of children

1. We do not intend to direct the Game or interest-based advertising at children under 16. The Game nevertheless contains third-party advertising and analytics SDKs and does not currently verify age in-app. If we learn that personal data has been collected from an underage child contrary to applicable law, we will take appropriate steps under our Privacy Policy.
2. We respect our users, and we put all our might into making the most fun projects for them to enjoy.
3. We want parents to have information about the content and purchases in Picture Mania before it is downloaded or played. App-store content ratings concern suitability of content and do not replace our intended 16+ audience designation.
4. If you or your child experiences a problem with Picture Mania, please contact us at support.web@fellawaygame.com.

What parents need to know

We process your personal data only when necessary to provide access to the Project and (or) Services, while taking reasonable security measures to protect your Data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, modification or destruction. We collect personal data on the following lawful basis:

• The data necessary to provide you with access to the Project or the provision of our Services on the basis of the Contract;
• The data necessary for marketing or analytical purposes on the basis of your consent.

You may choose to provide an email address and other information when contacting customer support. The Game has no in-game chat or player-account registration. Third-party advertising and analytics partners may process device and advertising identifiers; see the Privacy Policy and Annex 1 for details. Advertising privacy choices can be reviewed in Game settings.

You can manage relevant advertising privacy choices in Game settings, where offered. To exercise privacy rights or request deletion of personal data held by partners, write to support. Clearing app data or uninstalling removes local gameplay progress but does not automatically erase SDK-held data.

What you need to know about the gameplay

1. Age limits

Picture Mania is intended for players aged 16 and older. Players aged 16 or 17 may require a parent or legal guardian’s permission to use the Game and accept the Terms of Service. The Game may receive a low app-store content rating because of its visual content, but that rating does not change its intended minimum audience.

However, these age or maturity recommendations refer only to the content suitability (similar to movie ratings G, PG or PG-13 in the U.S., but related to gameplay, animations, etc.). As these ratings are done independently by a third party without our contribution, they are not necessarily in line with our Terms of Service.

By accepting the Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least 16, that you have the legal capacity to accept the Terms or the relevant permission of a parent or guardian, and that your use complies with applicable law.

2. Game interaction and virtual rivals

Picture Mania is currently an offline-progress single-player puzzle game. Its weekly league feature shows computer-controlled virtual rivals, rather than human users. The Project does not provide chat, player messaging, multiplayer interactions or user-uploaded content.

Virtual rivals can appear in the rankings with names, avatars, levels and scores. They are simulations designed for gameplay, and their scores may adjust to the player’s performance. League standings may award virtual game benefits. You should explain to your child that these are not interactions with real people.

Because the Game has no direct player-to-player communication, other players cannot ask your child for personal information or to meet up through the Game. You can still discuss safe communication practices across other online services.

If you encounter unexpected content or misleading player interactions, please report it to support.web@fellawaygame.com, with the relevant details or screenshots.

3. In-app purchases

Picture Mania is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases. These include coins, packs, rescue options, a seasonal pass, and No Ads. Purchases are not mandatory to play. Payments are handled by Google Play at launch, rather than directly by FELLAWAY, and we do not receive payment card details.

Payment transactions are processed through Google Play (or the relevant app store if the Game becomes available elsewhere). If you make purchases for a child on your device, use the store’s purchase authentication and parental controls to prevent unauthorized payments.

In-app purchase settings are different depending on what sort of device you are using.

Find information about purchase restrictions on the relevant platform in the links below:

• for Apple iOS device;
• for Google Android devices;

Purchase virtual items only through the Game and its official app-store payment flow. Third-party sites promising discounted coins, boosts or unlimited items can expose you to scams. The No Ads purchase removes automatically displayed ads, but optional rewarded-video ads remain available. Purchased No Ads status may be restored through Google Play after reinstalling; consumable items and local progress generally cannot.

We will never ask for payment card information or your Google Play password. Purchases of in-game items are generally final except where required by applicable law or the relevant app-store refund policy. Please see our Terms of Service and the platform’s refund procedure.

Google Play handles purchase and refund requests under its policies and applicable law. Our support team can assist with relevant information.

4. General online safety

Cyberbullying, or online bullying, is when someone uses the internet to bully someone else. Cyberbullying often happens on personal devices that young people have continuous access to, e.g. a phone. This means it can happen anywhere and at any time, so it can feel like it’s hard to escape. It can be difficult to understand behaviour online and some instances may be interpreted as cyberbullying when in fact the intention wasn’t to upset or harm someone.

For example, a comment made as a joke or ‘banter’ may still deeply upset and offend someone. Online bullying can leave a trail of evidence which can be helpful when dealing with the incident and reporting it.

How do I know if my child is being bullied online?

There are no conclusive signs which will tell you if your child is being bullied online. Whilst some children and young people might show obvious signs of worry or upset, these could relate to a range of issues and others might hide it altogether. However, look out for:

• Emotional anger
• Changes in mood
• Problems sleeping and eating
• Low self-esteem
• Self-harm
• Withdrawal from online activities
• Sudden changes in behaviour
• Bullying others

What are the potential effects of cyberbullying? Being the victim of cyberbullying can be very upsetting and distressing for any child or young person. Cyberbullying effects everyone in different ways and may have an impact on them later in life.

What should I do if my child is bullying others online?

• Establish the facts of what has happened. Talk about the reasons that led them to behave in such a way. Has there been a misunderstanding? Did your child feel they could act differently because they were behind a screen? Are others involved? Are they trying to justify their actions by saying it was a joke or they didn’t mean it?
• It’s important your child understands that bullying offline or online is never acceptable. Help your child understand the consequences of their actions. Talk through the impact it can have on the victim as well as the consequences for them as the bully.
• Discuss responsible use of online services and technology without assuming that Picture Mania connects your child with other people. For younger children using other services, consult independent age-appropriate online-safety resources.

Talk about friendships and resolving conflicts respectfully in the online services your child uses, where relevant.

Parenting Tips

We follow appropriate industry standards to safeguard personal data. Picture Mania does not currently offer player communication, and gameplay progress is stored on the device. However, advertising integrations can access the internet and are managed by third-party providers. We recommend reviewing device controls and discussing online safety with your child.

The Game has no chat or direct interaction between players. Its virtual league rivals are simulated opponents rather than strangers using the Game. General online-safety advice remains relevant to your child’s activity on other internet services.

By maintaining an open dialogue with your child and encouraging them to talk to you about their internet use parents can help children access the amazing resources the internet has to offer whilst keeping them safe online.

Below is a list of things that are worth discussing with your child. Read it to help you understand how your child is using our projects.

• Have a conversation with your child about gaming
  With the online world being such a huge part of young people’s lives today, it’s very important that we help them to understand how to use it safely, sensibly and with an awareness of how it can impact on them. Talk about your child’s gaming habits. Encourage them to speak to you about anything that upsets them.
• Familiarize yourself with Picture Mania and its settings.
  Play several levels together to understand the puzzle, simulated league rivals, and advertising options. Contact support if you find problematic content.
• Check in-app purchase settings.
  Review the store’s settings for purchase authentication and restrictions, as well as the consequences of removing locally stored progress.
• Talk with your child about the risks of sharing information online
  Carefully discuss the dangers of talking to strangers online. They should develop a healthy skepticism of who they’re talking to and about what. Key things they should NOT share include: gender, age, location, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, height, hobbies.
• Report & get help
  If all things fail and your child runs into in-game problems, report it so we can help.

If you have any questions, send us an e-mail at support.web@fellawaygame.com

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