(Content Restrictions & Safety) – Tools and guidelines to help parents manage access and ensure age-appropriate use.
This guide is designed to help adults restrict minors’ access to our platform.
The responsibility and monitoring of what a minor accesses on the internet lies entirely with parents or legal guardians. This document brings together useful information and tools to help ensure that minors do not access inappropriate or undesirable content.
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Our website is intended for users who:
Our site is intended for users who are:
- Over 18 years of age;
- Have reached the legal age in the country where their Account is registered; and
- Are capable and competent to bind themselves to the terms, conditions, obligations, representations, and responsibilities set forth here and to comply with our conditions.
1. Native parental controls in operating systems
All major operating systems offer parental control features that can be activated by an adult.
Windows
Windows provides Microsoft Family Safety, where you can block apps, monitor online activities, and restrict websites.
- On the computer, go to Settings > Accounts > Family Options.
- Create a new profile and add it as a family member.
- By marking the profile as a child account, you can enable content filtering and safe search filtering.
[Learn more on the official Microsoft Family Safety page]
MacOS and iOS (Apple)
Apple offers the option to Restrict Adult Websites or allow only manually approved websites.
- On macOS, go to Apple Menu > System Settings > Family Sharing.
- Add a family member and set it as a child account.
- Then enable Content Restrictions in Screen Time.
On iPhone or iPad, the process is similar through Settings > Screen Time > Content Restrictions
[Learn more on the Apple Families page]
Android
On Android, parental control is mainly managed through the Google Family Link app, which allows you to manage apps, set time limits, and restrict websites.
- Install Family Link on both the child’s device and the parent’s device.
- Link the child’s account, and in the settings, enable the filter to block adult websites or allow only approved sites.
[Learn more on Family Link page]
2. Additional parental control software
In addition to native features, there are specialized software solutions that enhance protection and provide detailed reports:
- Qustodio
- Kaspersky Safe Kids
- Net Nanny
- Norton Family
- Mobicip
3. Settings via Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Many internet service providers (ISPs) offer protections that automatically block inappropriate websites on your home network or mobile devices.
- These features are usually enabled by accessing your provider’s online account.
- If you have questions, contact your ISP directly for guidance on how to enable content blocking.
4. Browser and search engine settings
- Enable SafeSearch in Google and Bing.
- Use parental control extensions compatible with browsers such as Chrome and Firefox.
5. Additional best practices
- Administrator password: never allow a child to access the password that disables restrictions.
- Separate profiles: create specific accounts for minors on PCs, tablets, or phones.
- Active supervision: combine technology with communication and constant monitoring of internet use.
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