Azerion Achieves PRIVO COPPA Certification for its Kids Marketplace

Independent certification validates Azerion's privacy-first, child-safe advertising ecosystem for brands engaging kids and families

Amsterdam, June 10- Azerion, one of Europe's leading digital advertising and entertainment media platforms, today announced that its Kids Marketplace has achieved COPPA certification through PRIVO a globally recognized FTC approved COPPA Safe Harbor certification authority, providing independent third-party validation that the platform operates according to globally recognized standards for child-directed advertising and privacy protection.

The certification represents an important milestone for Azerion's Kids Marketplace, independently confirming the robust privacy, safety and compliance standards that have been embedded within the platform since its inception. Rather than introducing a new compliance framework, the certification serves as external validation of the privacy-first architecture that has long underpinned Azerion's approach to children's digital media and advertising.

A Timely Validation in a Rapidly Evolving Regulatory Landscape

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the industry. As regulators around the world continue to strengthen children's privacy protections and increase enforcement of standards governing data collection from minors, advertisers face growing pressure to ensure their media investments align with evolving regulatory requirements. At the same time, children's digital media consumption has fundamentally shifted toward highly immersive and interactive environments, with gaming emerging as the dominant form of entertainment for younger audiences.

These developments have heightened the responsibility of media owners and advertising platforms to provide safe, transparent and compliant environments where brands can engage young audiences without compromising privacy.

A Premium, Secure Destination for Brands Engaging the Family Unit

Azerion's certified Kids Marketplace enables advertisers to reach children and families within highly engaging, contextually relevant environments while operating in a privacy-first framework that minimizes data-related risks. The certification provides brands, agencies and media buyers with independent assurance that compliance, child safety and brand protection are built directly into the platform's technology and operations.

Kim vanTeunenbroek, Global Commercial Director Kids & Gaming at Azerion, commented:

"The future of Kids & Family advertising is built on trust, transparency and a privacy first environment. We see this as more than just a compliance milestone; this independently validates the strict safety and privacy standards we have built into our Kids Marketplace from day one. Compliance is not new to Azerion, this certification simply gives advertisers external validation and total confidence that they are entering an ecosystem designed with privacy and kids safety at its core. As regulations and expectations continue to evolve, we believe trusted, child-appropriate media environments will become increasingly important for brands looking to engage kids and families responsibly. Keeping young audiences safe is a non-negotiable priority and this validation ensures brands can continue to engage kids and families responsibly within trusted, future-proof media environments."

"We applaud Azerion for taking the steps to build a privacy safe ad solution for child directed and family services. It's important for online services to be able to monetize as without revenue generation many children's experiences would not survive. It is even more important to engage children without exploiting their data and this Kid safe marketplace does just that." Claire Quinn, Chief Privacy Office, PRIVO.

By achieving PRIVO COPPA Safe Harbor certification, Azerion further strengthens its position as a premium destination for brands seeking responsible, privacy-conscious engagement with kids and family audiences. The certification reinforces the company's commitment to delivering trusted advertising solutions that balance effective audience engagement with the highest standards of child safety, privacy and regulatory compliance.

About Azerion

Founded in 2014, Azerion (EURONEXT: AZRN) is one of Europe's largest digital advertising and entertainment media platforms. Azerion brings global scaled audiences to advertisers in an easy and cost-effective way, delivered through their proprietary technology, in a safe, engaging, and high-quality environment, utilizing our strategic portfolio of owned and operated content with entertainment and other digital publishing partners.

Having its roots in Europe with its headquarters in Amsterdam, Azerion has commercial teams based in over 26 cities around the world to closely support our clients and partners to find and execute creative ways to really make an impact through advertising.

For more information visit: www.azerion.com

About PRIVO

PRIVO (Privacy Vaults Online) is a leading global expert in children's online privacy and consent management. Since 2004, the FTC-approved COPPA Safe Harbor has provided certification services to help businesses safely engage with minors while complying with regulations such as COPPA and GDPRkids(™).