What age is PlayGM designed for?
Ages 5 to 17. The app adapts as your kid grows: read-aloud, parent-helper co-play for ages 5–8; full independent GM experience at 9–12; and Cap-mode strategy, advanced stats, and competitive contests for teens 13–17. Nobody ages out — the same account carries a kid from K through high school.
What personal information do you collect?
As little as legally possible: first and last initials for personalization, an algorithmic handle (like MightyFox99), and age tier. No names, emails, phone numbers, or GPS data from your child. Parent email is used only for consent and billing, per COPPA.
Is there chat between players?
No. PlayGM has zero open-text communication between kids. Friend nicknames exist (e.g., MightyFox99 (Billy)) but those live only on your child's device and are never sent to our servers — so they can't appear to anyone else.
Are you officially affiliated with the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, or MLS?
No. PlayGM is an independent product. We reference pro athletes and teams for identification only, using factual public stats — a well-established practice in fantasy sports. No league logos, team logos, player photos, or wordmarks appear anywhere in the app.
Does PlayGM show ads?
No in-app ads — ever. No display, video, or sponsored placements inside the game. Revenue comes from the optional subscription, card pack purchases, and our gear store.
What if my child's favorite sport is out of season?
The player pool rotates through the calendar year. Each week draws only from leagues currently active, so there's always fresh talent — and because kids draft across five sports, there's rarely a quiet week.
Do Scout Cards give paying kids an unfair advantage?
Cards are additive, not gating. A kid with zero cards can still draft, compete, rank up, and win contests. Cards add scoring upside — but the draft itself, and the free-tier experience, is complete on its own.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Subscriptions are month-to-month, cancellable anytime from your app store. Canceling drops you to the free tier at the end of the billing period — your child keeps their collection, their rank, and their history.
