Child Safety Policy

Child Safety Standards and CSAE Policy

Application Name: Tingle
Developer Name: Beingmash
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
Policy URL: https://jointingle.com/static/ChildSafety

1. Our Commitment to Child Safety

Tingle, developed and operated by Beingmash, is committed to maintaining a safe platform that protects children from harm. We strictly prohibit Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in all forms. This policy outlines our zero-tolerance approach, enforcement procedures, and cooperation with law enforcement authorities.

2. Zero Tolerance for CSAE and CSAM

Tingle maintains absolute zero tolerance for:

  • Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE): Any content, conduct, or behavior that sexually exploits or abuses minors

  • Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any visual depiction, including photographs, videos, drawings, animations, or computer-generated images that sexually depict minors

  • Grooming: Any attempt to build emotional connection with a minor for sexual purposes

  • Child endangerment: Any content or activity that puts children at risk of physical, sexual, or psychological harm

3. Strictly Prohibited Content and Activities

The following are absolutely forbidden on Tingle and will result in immediate account termination and reporting to authorities:

Prohibited Visual Content

  • Photographs, videos, or live streams depicting minors in sexual, suggestive, or inappropriate contexts

  • Drawings, cartoons, anime, or computer-generated images that sexualize minors

  • Edited or manipulated images that place minors in sexual contexts

  • Screenshots or recordings from other platforms containing CSAM

Prohibited Text and Communications

  • Written stories, role-play scenarios, or descriptions that sexualize minors

  • Sexual comments directed at minors or about minors

  • Requests for sexual content involving minors

  • Instructions or encouragement for sexual abuse of children

  • Links to external websites containing CSAE or CSAM

Prohibited Behaviors

  • Contacting minors for sexual purposes (grooming)

  • Soliciting sexual images, videos, or information from minors

  • Attempting to arrange in-person meetings with minors for sexual purposes

  • Sharing, trading, selling, or distributing CSAM

  • Sharing personal information of minors (addresses, schools, photos) with exploitative intent

  • Impersonating minors to obtain sexual content

  • Offering money, gifts, or favors to minors in exchange for sexual content or contact

4. Reporting Mechanisms

Tingle provides multiple ways to report CSAE, CSAM, or child safety concerns:

In-App Reporting

  • Every user profile and content post includes a "Report" button

  • Select "Child Safety Concern" or "Inappropriate Content Involving Minors" from the report menu

  • Reports are flagged as highest priority and reviewed immediately by our safety team

Email Reporting

  • Send reports to: [email protected]

  • Use subject line: "URGENT: Child Safety Report" for immediate escalation

  • Include screenshots, usernames, and timestamps when possible

Anonymous Reporting

  • Reports can be submitted anonymously

  • Reporter identity is protected in all cases

24/7 Response

  • Child safety reports are monitored and reviewed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Confirmed CSAE/CSAM violations result in immediate action within 1 hour of confirmation

5. Enforcement and Consequences

When CSAE or CSAM violations are confirmed, Tingle takes immediate and permanent action:

Immediate Actions

  • Instant content removal: Violating content is deleted permanently from all servers

  • Account termination: User accounts are permanently banned with no appeal option

  • Device blocking: We block the device ID to prevent re-registration

  • IP address blocking: Network addresses are blocked to prevent access

  • Evidence preservation: All data, metadata, communications, and logs are preserved for law enforcement

Law Enforcement Reporting

  • We immediately report all confirmed CSAM cases to:

    • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline (USA)

    • Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) (India)

    • Local police and cyber crime units in relevant jurisdictions

  • We provide full cooperation including user data, IP addresses, communications, timestamps, and preserved evidence

6. Cooperation with Law Enforcement and Child Protection Organizations

Tingle fully cooperates with authorities investigating CSAE and CSAM:

Our Commitments

  • We respond immediately to emergency disclosure requests involving imminent child safety threats

  • We comply with all lawful subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants

  • We provide comprehensive evidence packages including user registration data, communications, metadata, IP logs, and device information

  • We maintain relationships with NCMEC, I4C, Interpol, and local child protection agencies

  • We participate in industry initiatives to combat CSAM and protect children online

Legal Compliance

Tingle operates in full compliance with:

  • India: Information Technology Act 2000, POCSO Act 2012, and IT Rules 2021

  • USA: PROTECT Act, FOSTA-SESTA, and federal CSAM laws

  • International: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and international child protection standards

  • Google Play: Child Safety Standards policy and Developer Program Policies

7. Age Restrictions and Verification

Minimum Age Requirement

  • Tingle is intended exclusively for users 18 years of age and older

  • Users must confirm they meet the minimum age during registration

  • Tingle is NOT designed for children and does not knowingly collect data from minors

Underage Account Detection

  • Accounts suspected of being operated by minors are immediately investigated

  • We use behavioral analysis, user reports, and profile information to identify underage users

  • Confirmed underage accounts are permanently removed

  • We notify parents or guardians when possible

8. Parental Guidance and Education

While Tingle is an adults-only platform, we encourage parents and guardians to:

  • Monitor children's device usage and internet activity

  • Use parental control software to restrict access to age-inappropriate apps

  • Educate children about online safety, privacy, and predatory behavior

  • Report any minors attempting to use Tingle to [email protected]

  • Contact local authorities if you suspect your child has been contacted by predators

9. Content Moderation and Detection

Our Safety Systems

  • Automated PhotoDNA and hash-matching technology to detect known CSAM

  • AI-based image analysis to flag potential CSAM for human review

  • Keyword filtering to detect grooming language and solicitation attempts

  • Behavioral pattern detection to identify suspicious accounts

  • 24/7 human moderation team trained in CSAE/CSAM identification

Staff Training

  • All employees and moderators receive mandatory child safety training

  • Regular updates on new CSAE tactics, grooming techniques, and detection methods

  • Trauma-informed protocols for reviewing sensitive content

  • Immediate escalation procedures for CSAM discoveries

10. User Education

Tingle educates users about child safety through:

  • In-app safety tips and reminders

  • Clear reporting instructions

  • Regular safety updates and policy reminders

  • Links to child protection resources and hotlines

11. Contact Information

For child safety concerns, policy questions, or urgent reports:

External Child Protection Resources:

12. Policy Updates

This Child Safety Standards and CSAE Policy may be updated to reflect legal changes, new safety features, or evolving best practices. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates the current version. Continued use of Tingle constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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