Information for Parents
Parental Guide 👨👩👧👦🎮
Last updated: 15 June 2025
At GamJoy.io, our mission is simple: spark joy safely. We want you—mums, dads, carers, cool aunties, heroic grandparents—to know exactly how our browser-based playground works and how we keep your young gamers protected.
1. What Is GamJoy.io?
- One-click fun: Hundreds of hand-picked HTML5 & WebGL games that run right inside a browser—no installs, no hidden downloads.
- Free forever: Revenue comes from ads; the games themselves cost nothing.
- Play anywhere: Laptop, tablet, phone—even offline for a selection of titles.
2. Our Safety Checklist 🔒
| Safeguard | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Curated Library | Every game is manually reviewed for age-appropriateness, violence level, language, and privacy compliance. |
| COPPA-Aware | We avoid collecting personal data from children under 13, and we never ask kids for full names, photos, or exact locations. |
| Ad Filtering | We block categories that aren’t kid-friendly (no alcohol, gambling, dating, or ‘scary-clown-at-2 a.m.’ stuff). |
| HTTPS Everywhere | Encrypted connections keep pesky snoops out of high-score lists. |
| No Chat, No DMs | Games hosted on GamJoy.io do not include open chat features—keeping strangers out of the conversation. |
3. Age Ratings & Game Tags 🎯
We label each title with a clear badge:
- E (Everyone) – All ages
- E10+ – Mild cartoon action or jokes
- T (Teen) – Stylised combat, no blood
- Family-Friendly filter: one tap hides everything above “E10+.”
Look for the badge next to the Play button or use the Filter by Rating menu in the Games page sidebar.
4. Advertising Transparency 💡
Ads keep our servers humming, but we stick to three golden rules:
- Kid-Safe Networks Only – We partner with ad exchanges that honour COPPA and GDPR-K.
- No Click-Jacking – Ads stay outside the game canvas, never disguised as gameplay.
- Skip & Mute Controls – Rewarded-video spots include a visible countdown and mute button.
Tip for Parents: Enable “Light Ads” mode in Settings to reduce ad volume by ~50 % during homework hours.
5. Offline Play & Screen-Time Tips 🚀
Many of our most popular titles cache locally. Activate Offline Pack (in Settings) before a road trip; the games will load even when the Wi-Fi doesn’t.
Healthy-play suggestions:
- Game-Time Timer – Built-in reminder nudges kids to stretch after 30 minutes.
- Joy-Jars – Let kids “earn coins” (chores, reading) redeemable for extra GamJoy minutes.
- Family Co-Op – Try multiplayer puzzle or quiz games together for shared fun.
6. Data & Privacy 📜
See our full Privacy Policy, but the nutshell version is:
- We only collect anonymised analytics (no names, emails, or voice data).
- Third-party ads may use cookies; you can manage consent via our Cookie Settings at first visit or anytime in the footer.
- We never sell or rent data—ever.
7. Reporting & Feedback 🚨
If something looks off—questionable ad, a glitch, or content you feel is inappropriate—please:
- Click the “Report” flag on any game page.
- Email support (at) gamejoy.io (screenshots help).
- We usually respond within one business day and act even faster for urgent issues.
8. Contact the Guardians of Joy 👾
Parental Support Hotline (email): parents (at) gamejoy.io
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (UTC +1)
Snail Email: [email protected]
9. Final Power-Up 💚
Remember, games are more fun when balanced with fresh air, homework breakthroughs, and family board-game nights (where you get to crush the high score). We’re here to make sure digital fun stays safe, joyful, and inspiring.
GamJoy.io – Where happiness is just one click away… and monsters drop loot, not malware.