Child Safety Standards - Pary
Last updated: January 2025
Our Commitment
At Pary, we are committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all our users, especially for the protection of minors. As a social application that facilitates connections between users for events and activities, we understand the critical importance of implementing and maintaining rigorous standards against child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE).
Policy Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)
Definition
CSAE refers to child sexual abuse and exploitation, including content or behavior that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers minors. This includes, for example:
- Grooming a child for sexual exploitation
- Sextorting a child
- Trafficking of a child for sex
- Any other form of sexual exploitation of children
Strict Prohibitions
Pary absolutely prohibits:
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Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any visual depiction, including but not limited to photos, videos, and computer-generated imagery, involving the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
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Content that sexualizes minors: Any content that presents, encourages, or promotes the sexualization of minors.
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Grooming behaviors: Any attempt to establish an emotional connection with a minor to gain their trust for the purpose of preparing for sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or other abusive activity.
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Facilitation of exploitation: Any content or behavior that facilitates the exploitation of minors.
Implemented Safety Measures
1. Age Verification
- Mandatory verification: All users must verify they are at least 18 years old to use Pary
- Required documentation: Identity and age verification during registration
- Additional controls: Automated systems to detect attempts to evade age verification
2. Content Moderation
- Automated review: AI systems to detect inappropriate content
- Human moderation: Dedicated team of trained moderators
- Continuous review: 24/7 monitoring of content and behaviors
3. Detection Technology
- Specialized tools: Implementation of PhotoDNA technology and other CSAM detection tools
- Behavior analysis: Systems to identify suspicious behavior patterns
- Content filters: Automatic filters to prevent distribution of inappropriate content
Response Procedures
Detection and Removal of CSAM
When Pary obtains actual knowledge of CSAM on our platform:
- Immediate removal: Content is immediately removed from our platform
- Account suspension: User account is permanently suspended
- Report to authorities: We report the incident to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and local authorities as appropriate
- Evidence preservation: We preserve evidence for law enforcement investigations
- Preventive measures: We implement additional measures to prevent future incidents
Investigation Process
- Immediate assessment: Every report is evaluated within the first 2 hours
- Complete investigation: Detailed investigation of content and context
- Appropriate action: Taking measures based on the severity and nature of the incident
- Follow-up: Continuous monitoring to ensure compliance
Reporting System
How to Report
Users can report suspicious content or behavior through:
- In-app: "Report" button available on all profiles and content
- Direct email: [email protected]
- Web form: Reporting form on our website
Required Information
For effective processing, include:
- Detailed description of the incident
- Screenshots (if safe to obtain)
- Information about the user involved
- Date and time of incident
- Any other relevant information
Response Time
- CSAM reports: Immediate response (less than 2 hours)
- Other safety reports: Response within 24 hours
- General reports: Response within 48-72 hours
Legal Compliance
National and International Legislation
Pary complies with:
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - USA
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
- Chilean legislation on protection of minors
- Other applicable laws in jurisdictions where we operate
Collaboration with Authorities
- Full cooperation: We cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations
- Proactive reporting: We proactively report illegal content to competent authorities
- Technical assistance: We provide technical assistance for investigations when legally required
Child Safety Point of Contact
Contact Information
Child Safety Officer: María González Rodríguez Email: [email protected] Phone: +56 9 6901 7210 Availability: 24/7 for emergencies
The Child Safety Officer is prepared and trained to:
- Discuss our CSAM prevention practices
- Provide information on policy compliance
- Coordinate with authorities in investigations
- Review and improve our safety procedures
Education and Resources
For Users
- Safety guides: Educational resources on online safety
- Signal recognition: Information on how to recognize suspicious behaviors
- Reporting tools: Training on how to use our reporting tools
For Parents and Guardians
- Parental supervision: Guides for supervising online activity
- Open communication: Resources for talking with young people about online safety
- Warning signs: Information about signs of possible exploitation
Continuous Updates and Improvements
Regular Review
- Quarterly review: Quarterly evaluation of policies and procedures
- Technology updates: Continuous implementation of new detection technologies
- Staff training: Regular training of the team in best practices
Transparency
- Annual reports: Publication of safety statistics (without compromising investigations)
- Change communication: Notification to users about important policy changes
- Feedback: Channels to receive feedback on our safety measures
Contact
For any questions, concerns, or reports related to child safety:
Primary email: [email protected]
General email: [email protected]
Website: https://parystudio.com/child-safety
This policy is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure compliance with industry best practices and legal requirements.
Pary reserves the right to update these standards at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes.
