Child Safety Policy
Executive Summary
The Child Safety and Handling of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) Material Policy is a core component of our commitment to protecting young users and creating a safe digital environment. As part of our efforts, we are aligned with industry-leading best practices, including guidance from the Tech Coalition’s Pathways project, which empowers tech companies to develop strong trust and safety programs.
This policy outlines our zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and other forms of exploitation or grooming on our platform. It details our proactive measures to identify, remove, and report OCSEA content through advanced detection technology, user reporting tools, and close collaboration with law enforcement and child protection agencies.
Key aspects of the policy include:
• Strict prohibition of CSAM and grooming behavior.
• Robust mechanisms for reporting and removing harmful content, including partnerships with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
• Ongoing efforts to enhance employee training, collaborative industry efforts, and legal compliance.
• Commitment to transparency and regular updates to detection technologies and child safety initiatives.
Child Safety and Handling of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) Material Policy
1. Introduction
At Favorited, while our service is strictly for users aged 18 and over, we remain deeply committed to child safety across the broader digital landscape. Although our social media app is not intended for children, we understand the importance of implementing robust child safety practices to prevent the exploitation of minors in any capacity.
As part of our commitment, we have adopted industry-leading policies and procedures to identify, remove, and report instances of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA). This policy outlines our approach to safeguarding against child exploitation material, ensuring that our platform maintains the highest standards of safety and compliance with global child protection laws and regulations.
By enforcing these measures, we aim to contribute to the larger effort of protecting minors from harm, even if they are not permitted to use our service directly.
This revision acknowledges that your platform is not for children but reinforces the need for strict child safety measures to align with industry best practices and prevent potential misuse.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all users, employees, contractors, and partners of Favorited. It governs the handling of any content, reports, or incidents related to child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEA), ensuring the appropriate measures are taken to identify, report, and remove such content from our platform.
3. Our Commitment to Child Safety
• We are committed to zero tolerance for OCSEA content, including any form of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
• We maintain robust mechanisms for identifying and preventing the distribution or sharing of OCSEA material on our platform.
• We work in close collaboration with law enforcement agencies, child protection organizations, and industry peers to report and address OCSEA incidents.
4. Prohibited Content
The following content is strictly prohibited on our platform:
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any image, video, or text that depicts or promotes the sexual exploitation of minors.
• Grooming: Any form of communication that seeks to establish a relationship with a child for the purposes of sexual exploitation.
• Sexualized depictions of minors: Any content that sexualizes minors, even in non-explicit ways, including cartoons or digitally altered media.
5. Reporting and Removal of OCSEA Material
5.1 Detection and Reporting
• We utilize advanced content detection technology, including hash matching and artificial intelligence, to identify and flag suspected OCSEA content for review.
• All flagged content is immediately reviewed by our Trust & Safety team, which has been trained specifically to handle sensitive cases involving child exploitation.
• When OCSEA content is identified, it is immediately removed from the platform. We will report all instances of OCSEA to the appropriate authorities, including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) or equivalent national child protection agencies .
5.2 User Reporting
• Users can report any content they suspect violates our child safety policies. Reports can be made via our in app reporting tool, which is reviewed 24/7 by our moderation team.
• We encourage users to report any interactions or content that may involve grooming, exploitation, or abuse.
6. Legal Compliance and Collaboration with Authorities
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding OCSEA. In accordance with legal obligations, we:
• Report all verified OCSEA content to law enforcement agencies and the NCMEC.
• Preserve data related to reported content and users involved for use in investigations and legal processes.
• Collaborate with international agencies to address cross-border incidents of child exploitation.
7. Employee and Partner Responsibilities
• All employees and partners are required to participate in regular training on child safety, handling OCSEA material, and adhering to this policy.
• Employees must immediately report any suspected OCSEA material they encounter during their work to the Trust & Safety team.
• Contractors and third-party partners are required to adhere to the same high standards outlined in this policy when interacting with our platform or services.
8. Ongoing Efforts to Protect Children Online
We are dedicated to continually improving our policies, tools, and partnerships to enhance child safety on our platform. This includes:
• Updating detection technologies and moderating practices to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Participating in industry-wide initiatives, such as the Tech Coalition’s Pathways program, to share best practices and collaborate with peers to combat OCSEA.
• Transparency reporting to keep our community informed about our efforts and progress in fighting OCSEA.
9. Consequences for Violating this Policy
Any user, employee, or partner found to be involved in the creation, distribution, or support of OCSEA material will face:
• Immediate termination of services and account access.
• Referral to law enforcement agencies for criminal prosecution.
• Civil penalties where applicable.
10. Conclusion
At Favorited, we believe that the fight against child exploitation is a shared responsibility. By adhering to this policy, we aim to create a safer online environment for children while working in partnership with global stakeholders to combat OCSEA effectively.
This policy was developed in accordance with guidance from the Tech Coalition’s Pathways project, designed to help tech companies establish strong child protection frameworks.