Age Restriction Policy
Last Updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
The Age Restriction Policy of Winadda outlines our firm commitment to protecting minors and ensuring compliance with international online-safety regulations.
Winadda is an informational and educational platform that provides verified content about online sports, gaming, and entertainment.
Access to our content and services is intended only for individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or above the legal age of majority in their respective jurisdictions.
We uphold this policy in full compliance with:
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA – USA)
GDPR-K (EU Regulation for Minors)
UK Age-Appropriate Design Code
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (India)
OECD Child Online Safety Framework (Global)
2. Purpose of This Policy
The purpose of this policy is to:
Prevent minors from accessing adult-oriented gaming or betting-related informational content.
Promote a safe, legal, and responsible digital environment.
Inform users of their obligations to comply with age restrictions.
Ensure Winadda’s adherence to applicable international child-protection standards.
3. Legal Age Requirement
Access to Winadda and its content is restricted to:
Users who are 18 years or older, or
The legal age of majority as defined by the laws of their country of residence.
Users under the legal age are prohibited from viewing, sharing, or interacting with our website content.
4. Verification and Parental Responsibility
Winadda does not directly verify user age through identity documentation.
However, by using our website, you acknowledge and confirm that you meet the minimum age requirement.
We strongly encourage parents and guardians to:
Monitor online activities of minors.
Use parental-control tools such as Google Family Link, Qustodio, or Net Nanny.
Educate children about responsible internet usage.
If a parent or guardian believes that a minor has accessed our site in violation of this policy, they should contact support@winadda.com immediately for assistance.
5. Content Classification and Notices
Certain pages on Winadda may include information related to gaming, sports, or entertainment involving age-restricted activities.
To ensure transparency, we clearly display:
“18+ Only” disclaimers on all relevant pages.
A Responsible Gaming notice linking to our Responsible Gaming Policy.
A footer disclaimer reminding users of age limitations and legal compliance.
6. Protection of Minors’ Data
Winadda strictly prohibits the collection or storage of any personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.
If such data is inadvertently collected, we will:
Immediately delete all related information from our servers.
Restrict future access to prevent recurrence.
Notify the relevant guardians (if contactable) in accordance with privacy regulations.
For full details, refer to our Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy.
7. Responsible Content Publishing
All content published by Winadda undergoes a compliance review to ensure it meets YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) and global ethical standards.
We avoid:
Explicit or suggestive material.
Direct promotion of gambling or financial risk behavior.
Misleading or unsafe calls-to-action targeting underage users.
We regularly audit our articles and visuals to maintain compliance with Google’s Publisher Content Policy and UNICEF Guidelines for Child-Friendly Digital Environments.
8. Jurisdictional Differences
Because laws differ internationally, the age requirement for accessing gaming-related information may vary.
Users are responsible for understanding and adhering to local laws.
Examples:
18+ – Most global jurisdictions, including the EU, UK, India, and Australia.
21+ – Certain U.S. states and specific international regions.
Winadda shall not be held liable for any user’s failure to comply with local age restrictions.
9. Reporting Violations
If you believe that Winadda’s content has been accessed or shared by minors, or that any affiliate link violates age-restriction guidelines, please report it to:
📧 support@winadda.com
💬 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/winra
Reports are reviewed promptly by our Compliance & Safety Team, and appropriate measures are taken within 72 hours.
10. Awareness and Education Initiatives
To promote online safety, Winadda participates in global awareness efforts, including:
Safer Internet Day (EU/Global) campaigns.
Digital Wellness Awareness Week.
Partnerships with NGOs that promote digital literacy and responsible usage.
Our goal is to help parents, educators, and users make informed decisions about digital exposure.
11. Enforcement and Compliance Review
Violations of this Age Restriction Policy may result in:
Immediate access termination.
De-indexing of violative content.
Cooperation with regulatory authorities where applicable.
We conduct annual reviews of this policy and all age-restricted content in line with evolving legal standards.
12. Legal Disclaimer
Winadda does not encourage gambling, betting, or similar activities.
All information is provided for educational purposes only and must not be used to engage in illegal or age-restricted conduct.
Use of this website confirms that you meet the age and jurisdictional requirements applicable to your region.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This policy shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of India for administrative purposes and interpreted in accordance with international online-safety and privacy principles.
Any disputes shall be resolved through confidential arbitration under UNCITRAL Model Law or applicable regional mechanisms.
