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Games and social apps

Your game name.Your privacy.

Games are more fun when you decide what other players know about you. Share the fun, not the details.

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  1. 1Why it matters

    Review the public trail

    Check what strangers can see in your profile, location sharing, posts and connected apps. Remove unnecessary public details and unused connections. Before posting, consider whether the information reveals your school schedule or another person's private life. Practice checking an account's recovery and privacy options without putting real account details into a classroom exercise.

  2. 2Do this

    • PROFILEChoose a nickname

      Skip your full name, birthday, school and address. Check what strangers can see.

    • LOCATIONCheck the clues

      Review location sharing with an adult. Photos can show a uniform, street sign or schedule.

    • CHATKeep logins private

      Never share your password or sign-in code, even if someone offers a reward.

    Try together
    • Who can message me?
    • Who sees my profile?
    • Is location off?

    Already shared something? It's okay to ask for help. Stop chatting, don't send anything more and tell a trusted adult. Block and report together.

  3. 3Quick check

    Why should you keep a one-time sign-in code private?
    Someone threatens to expose private material. Which step helps?

    Choose an answer for each question.

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