Child Safety Standards

Age Verification & Requirements

HighTalk requires all users to be at least 16 years old. We implement age verification to protect minors and comply with international regulations.

• Minimum age requirement: 16 years
• Age verification during registration
• Compliance with GDPR Article 8 age requirements
• Account suspension for age misrepresentation

Content Moderation for Minors

We employ both automated systems and human moderators to protect children from harmful content.

• 24/7 automated content filtering for explicit material
• Human moderation team trained in child safety
• Zero-tolerance policy for child exploitation
• Immediate reporting to NCMEC and law enforcement when required
• Age-appropriate content restrictions

Parental Controls

Parents and guardians have tools to oversee and manage their children's accounts.

• Contact restrictions and privacy settings
• Content filtering options
• Dedicated parental support: admin@hightalk.me

Data Protection for Children

We collect minimal data from minors and provide enhanced protections per GDPR Article 8.

• Limited data collection for users under 18
• No behavioral advertising to minors
• Enhanced encryption for children's data
• Parental rights to access and delete child's data
• Details in our Privacy Policy

Safety Education

We provide resources to help children and parents stay safe online.

• In-app safety tips for young users
• Guides on recognizing and avoiding online risks
• Resources on digital wellbeing
• Links to external safety organizations (NCMEC, IWF, Internet Matters)

Reporting & Emergency Contacts

Users can report concerning behavior and access immediate help.

Our Commitment

HighTalk is dedicated to continuous improvement of child safety measures. We regularly review and update our policies to reflect best practices and regulatory changes.

• Regular safety audits and assessments
• Collaboration with child safety organizations
• Transparency in safety practices
• Responsive to parental and community feedback