Child Safety Standards Policy
At Socialsparsh Techmark Pvt. Ltd., we are committed to ensuring the safety of children on our subscription-based digital marketing platform. This Child Safety Standards Policy outlines our commitment to preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and sets forth the standards and procedures we have implemented to protect children across all our web and mobile applications. As part of our commitment to child safety, Socialsparsh Techmark Pvt. Ltd. has established the following core principles:
- Implementation of comprehensive standards prohibiting child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE);
- Maintenance of robust reporting mechanisms within our applications;
- Proactive prevention and swift removal of child sexual abuse material (CSAM);
- Full compliance with international and domestic child safety legislation; and
- Designation of dedicated personnel responsible for child safety concerns.
Please read this policy in full to ensure you understand and comply. Users who are not in compliance with this policy may be subject to enforcement actions, including account suspension or termination. CSAE refers to child sexual abuse and exploitation, including content or behavior that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers children. This includes, for example, grooming a child for sexual exploitation, sextorting a child, trafficking of a child for sex, or otherwise sexually exploiting a child.
Our Commitments
As a technology company providing digital marketing tools through web and mobile applications, Socialsparsh Techmark Pvt. Ltd. is committed to the following standards:
App Content and Features
- Our applications do not contain any content that sexualizes minors, including but not limited to, romanticized depictions of sexual or romantic interactions between minors.
- Our platform includes adequate safeguards to prevent the possibility of child sexual abuse.
- We review and monitor user-generated content to ensure it does not contain CSAM or facilitate CSAE.
Business Requirements
Socialsparsh is a technology-related company with products and services that maintain strict policies against online CSEA. We are committed to taking appropriate steps to mitigate such abuse on our platform and comply with all applicable platform guidelines and industry standards.
Published Standards
Socialsparsh explicitly prohibits child sexual exploitation and abuse material in our terms of service, community guidelines, and other publicly available policies and statements. This prohibition applies to all users of our platform, regardless of jurisdiction.
Reporting Mechanism
We have implemented a clear, accessible in-app reporting mechanism that allows users to report any suspicious activity or content related to CSEA. This reporting system is prominently displayed within our application and easily accessible to all users. The reporting process includes:
- A dedicated reporting button within the app interface
- A simplified form for submitting reports
- Prioritized review of CSEA-related reports
- Follow-up mechanisms for severe violations
Technical Solutions
We implement the following technical measures to prevent CSAE:
- Content filtering algorithms to detect potentially harmful content
- Age verification processes where appropriate
- Limits on direct messaging features to prevent potential grooming
- Regular security audits of our platform’s safety features
Response Protocol
Socialsparsh has established a clear protocol for responding to CSEA reports:
- Immediate review of reported content (within 24 hours)
- Removal of violating content and suspension of offending accounts
- Preservation of evidence for potential law enforcement needs
- Reporting to appropriate authorities as required by law
Transparency
Socialsparsh supports transparency and accountability in the fight against online CSEA and will provide appropriate information about our efforts in this regard. We publish regular updates about our child safety measures and enforcement actions taken.
Relevant Frameworks
We comply with all applicable laws regarding child safety, including:
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) in India
- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for U.S. users
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for children’s data in the EU
- Other applicable digital platform policies and industry standards
Child Safety Point of Contact
We have designated a qualified child safety point of contact who is responsible for addressing CSEA issues. This individual can be reached at connect@socialsparsh.com for urgent matters related to child safety on our platform.
Compliance and Enforcement
Socialsparsh takes its responsibility to protect children seriously. Any content or activity that violates this policy will be removed immediately, and the responsible accounts may be suspended or terminated. We also cooperate with law enforcement agencies as required by law in cases involving CSAE. All employees and contractors of Socialsparsh receive regular training on identifying and addressing potential CSAE issues, and we conduct regular audits of our systems to ensure compliance with this policy.
Changes to This Child Safety Standards Policy
If we change our Child Safety Standards Policy and procedures, we will post those changes on our website to keep you aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances we may disclose it. Changes to this Child Safety Standards Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. If you have any questions about this Child Safety Standards Policy, please contact us at: connect@socialsparsh.com. By using Socialsparsh, you agree to abide by this Child Safety Standards Policy. Please read it carefully.
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