Age Disclaimer | GamePicks AU

16+ Age Requirement

GamePicks AU is intended for users aged 16 and older. By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old.

If you are under 16, please do not use this website or submit any personal information.

📋 Age Requirements & Restrictions

Our age restriction of 16+ is in place to comply with Australian privacy laws, advertising standards, and platform requirements including Google AdSense and Outbrain advertising networks.

Why 16+ Only?

This age requirement ensures compliance with Australian Privacy Principles regarding the collection of personal information from minors, advertising standards for gaming content, and responsible marketing practices.

Some games reviewed or linked on this site may have their own age restrictions, such as 12+, 16+, or 18+. Always check official age ratings on the App Store or Google Play before downloading any game.

🎮 Understanding Game Age Ratings

Different games have different age ratings based on their content. Here are common age ratings you'll encounter:

4️⃣➕

4+ Rating

Suitable for all ages with no inappropriate content

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12+ Rating

May contain mild cartoon violence or simulated gambling

1️⃣7️⃣➕

17+ Rating

Contains mature themes, realistic violence, or adult content

Check Before You Download

Game age ratings are displayed on official app store pages. These ratings are set by classification boards and reflect the game's actual content, which may differ from our website's general 16+ requirement.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parental Guidance Notice

Important Message for Parents and Guardians

We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activity and help them understand online privacy and safe gaming practices.

Parental Responsibilities:

Monitor Online Activity: Supervise your children's internet use and website visits
Check App Store Ratings: Review official age ratings before allowing game downloads
Understand In-App Purchases: Be aware that many mobile games include optional purchases
Privacy Education: Teach children About not sharing personal information online
Set Screen Time Limits: Establish healthy gaming habits and time limits

If Your Child Uses This Website

If you discover that your child under 16 has been using this website or has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately so we can remove any collected data.

🔒 Privacy & Data Collection

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. Our data collection practices are designed for adult users only.

What This Means:

Newsletter subscriptions require age verification
Contact forms include age confirmation
We do not target advertising to minors
Analytics data is anonymized and not personally identifiable

Data Removal Process

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records.

Child Data Removal Request

If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately:

privacy@gamepicks.com.au

We will promptly investigate and remove any such data from our systems.

Legal Compliance Statement

This age disclaimer ensures compliance with:

Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
Australian Consumer Law advertising standards
Google AdSense and advertising network policies
Outbrain content and audience requirements
Industry best practices for responsible gaming content