Child Protection Policy

Last updated January 9, 2024

At Slush Dating, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all our users, with particular emphasis on protecting children and young people from harm. This policy outlines our commitment to child safety and the measures we take to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE).

1. OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Slush Dating maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). We are committed to:

  • Preventing the creation, distribution, and viewing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
  • Protecting minors from inappropriate content and potential predators
  • Working with law enforcement agencies to report and investigate any instances of CSAE
  • Regular review and updates of our safety measures and policies
  • Training our staff on child safety protocols and reporting procedures

2. AGE VERIFICATION AND RESTRICTIONS

To ensure the safety of minors, we implement strict age verification measures:

  • Minimum age requirement of 18 years to use our services
  • Multi-step age verification process during registration
  • Regular audits of user profiles for age compliance
  • Immediate account suspension for users found to be underage
  • Prohibition of content or behavior targeting minors

3. REPORTING MECHANISMS

We provide multiple channels for users to report concerns about child safety:

  • In-app reporting button on all user profiles and messages
  • Dedicated email address: support@slushdating.com
  • 24/7 monitoring of reports related to child safety
  • Immediate escalation of CSAE-related reports to relevant authorities
  • Option for anonymous reporting

4. CONTENT MODERATION

We employ robust content moderation systems to prevent CSAM and protect users:

  • AI-powered image and video scanning for CSAM detection
  • Continuous moderation of profile photos and content
  • Immediate removal of any content flagged as potentially harmful to minors, with suspensions of accounts

5. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

We comply with all relevant UK and international laws regarding child protection:

  • Online Safety Act 2023
  • UK Child Safety Online Regulations
  • GDPR requirements for processing minors' data
  • Mandatory reporting of CSAM to law enforcement
  • Regular compliance audits and updates

6. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any concerns or questions about child safety on our platform:

  • Child Safety Officer: support@slushdating.com
  • Report CSAM: https://www.slushdating.com/contact or in-app
  • General Inquiries: support@slushdating.com

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please contact the police on 999 (UK) or your local emergency services immediately.