Gimkit for kids? Check the basics, then quiz from your own notes

What to check before a child uses Gimkit

Whether Gimkit is appropriate for kids depends less on the game itself than on the child's age, how the account is set up and what personal data a parent or teacher has to provide. Most of those answers sit in the settings and privacy policy rather than in a general rating, so it pays to check them before a child logs in.

• Check the age guidance and terms on the app's own website, since its published age limits may differ from how a school uses it.
• Find out whether the account asks for a full name, email address or birthday, and whether a teacher can create accounts instead.
• Look for a clear statement on whether data is shared with third parties or used for advertising.
• Ask whether chat or open-text features can be turned off when children are using the tool.