Child Safety Standards

1. Prohibition of CSAE

Breathe & Be strictly prohibits:

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in any form
• Content or behavior that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers minors
• Grooming, sextortion, trafficking, or any form of child sexual exploitation

2. Enforcement

When we obtain actual knowledge of CSAM or CSAE-related content or behavior, we:

• Remove the content immediately upon detection
• Suspend or terminate the accounts involved without warning
• Report to relevant authorities (e.g., NCMEC in the United States, national hotlines in other jurisdictions) as required by law
• Preserve evidence for law enforcement investigations
• Implement additional safeguards to prevent similar violations

Our moderation team is trained to identify and handle CSAE-related content with the utmost priority and sensitivity.

3. In-App Reporting

Users can report child safety concerns directly in the app through multiple channels:

• Report options available on posts, comments, profiles, and messages
• Settings → Privacy & Security → Contact Support for confidential reporting
• Help Center → Safety & Privacy for comprehensive safety resources

4. Legal Compliance

Breathe & Be complies with applicable child safety laws and regulations, including:

• CyberTipline Reports: Confirmed CSAM is reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the United States
• International Reporting: Reports to relevant regional and national authorities (e.g., INHOPE hotlines, IWF in the UK)
• Law Enforcement Cooperation: Full cooperation with law enforcement investigations
• Data Retention: Evidence is preserved according to legal requirements
• Regular Audits: Periodic review of our child safety practices and policies

We maintain partnerships with child safety organizations and continuously update our policies to reflect best practices in the industry.

5. Prevention Measures

Breathe & Be implements multiple layers of protection:

• Age Verification: Users must be 18 years or older to create an account
• Content Moderation: AI-powered and human review of uploaded content
• PhotoDNA Technology: Hash-matching to detect known CSAM
• Pattern Detection: Behavioral analysis to identify grooming and exploitation attempts
• Education: Safety resources and guidance for users
• Community Standards: Clear rules and consequences for violations

6. Child Safety Contact

For questions about our child safety practices or to report concerns outside the app:

7. Transparency

We believe in transparency about our child safety efforts:

• Annual Transparency Reports: Statistics on reports received and actions taken
• Policy Updates: Clear communication of changes to safety standards
• User Education: Regular safety tips and resources
• Community Feedback: Open dialogue with users about safety concerns