Child Safety Standards

Our Commitment

Bantr is committed to maintaining the highest standards of child safety and protecting minors from abuse and exploitation. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding child protection, including reporting requirements to regional and national authorities.

Age Restrictions

Bantr is exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. We employ multiple safeguards to prevent minors from accessing our service:

• Age verification during account creation
• Clear age restrictions in app store listings
• Proactive monitoring for underage users
• Immediate account suspension for any users found to be under 18

Zero Tolerance Policy

Bantr maintains a zero-tolerance policy for:

• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any content depicting minors in sexual or suggestive contexts
• Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE): Any attempt to exploit, groom, or abuse minors
• Sharing contact information of minors: Any attempt to share or solicit contact information of individuals under 18
• Underage users: Any user found to be under 18 years of age

Detection and Prevention

We implement multiple layers of protection:

Content Monitoring

• AI-powered content analysis to detect inappropriate material
• User-generated content review processes
• Automated flagging of suspicious activity
• Regular safety audits and assessments

User Verification

• Age verification at signup
• Device fingerprinting to prevent repeated signup attempts by banned users
• Account linking detection

Proactive Measures

• Behavioral pattern analysis to identify grooming attempts
• Immediate suspension of accounts exhibiting suspicious behavior
• Permanent device bans for serious violations

Reporting Mechanisms

In-App Reporting

Users can report child safety concerns directly within the app:

1. Navigate to Settings (⚙️ icon)
2. Select "Support"
3. Choose "Report Safety Concern"
4. Provide detailed information about the concern

All reports are reviewed immediately by our safety team.

Email Reporting

Emergency Reporting

If you believe a child is in immediate danger:

Our Response Process

When child safety concerns are reported, we:

1. Immediate Action: Suspend accounts and preserve evidence within minutes of receipt
2. Investigation: Conduct thorough review of reported content and associated accounts
3. Law Enforcement: Report to appropriate authorities including:
   • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the United States
   • Local and federal law enforcement agencies
   • International authorities as required by jurisdiction
4. Permanent Removal: Permanently ban violating users and associated devices
5. Documentation: Maintain detailed records for law enforcement investigations

Legal Compliance

Bantr complies with all applicable child safety laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• 18 U.S.C. § 2258A (CSAM reporting requirements)
• All state and local laws regarding child protection
• International regulations in jurisdictions where we operate

Designated Contact

For questions about our child safety practices or compliance:

Staff Training

All Bantr team members receive regular training on:

• Child safety laws and regulations
• CSAM and CSAE identification
• Proper reporting procedures
• Privacy and evidence preservation
• Victim support and trauma-informed practices

Transparency and Accountability

We believe in transparency regarding our child safety efforts:

• Regular safety audits and assessments
• Collaboration with child safety organizations
• Continuous improvement of detection and prevention systems
• Open communication with law enforcement and regulatory bodies

Additional Resources

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• Department of Justice - Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
• FBI - Crimes Against Children
• INHOPE - International Association of Internet Hotlines