“Child Safety Standards” Declaration Form in Play Console

Suppose your app is a Social or Dating app. In that case, you will need to complete the “Child Safety Standards” declaration form in the Google Play Console to comply with Google’s updated Child Safety Standards policy.

It requires the in-scope apps to

• Have published standards against child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE);
• Provide an in-app mechanism for user feedback;
• Address child sexual abuse material (CSAM);
• Comply with child safety laws; and
• Provide a child safety point of contact.

This is regardless of having child users.

Where to Find the Declaration Form

1. Log in to Google Play Console.
2. Select your app.
3. Navigate to Policy > App Content.
4. Locate the “Child Safety Standards” section and click “Start” or “Edit” to complete the declaration.

In the declaration form, you need to:

1. Provide a functional link with published standards to learn about your policies and standards around CSAE. The web resource must be:

• functional (for example, loads without error);
• relevant in scope (for example, mention CSAE or child safety); and
• reference the app or developer name (that is, as it appears on your store listing on Google Play).

Certainly, you can offer this in many ways, such as through a help center, policy page, terms of service, community guidelines, or something similar. We recommend using anchor links and clearly laying out these standards.

2. Provide a designated point of contact to receive potential notifications from Google Play about CSAE content in your app or on your platform. This representative must be positioned to discuss your enforcement and review procedures and take action if necessary.

3. Enable the app’s Send a Feedback feature, then self-certify (in Play Console by ticking the checkbox) that you provide a mechanism within your app for users to submit feedback, concerns, or reports in your app.

4. Self-certify (in Play Console) that your app complies with applicable child safety laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, a process for reporting confirmed CSAM to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children or your relevant regional authority.

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