Overview
This Child Safety Standards document is a published, enforceable policy for the Halo mobile application (com.halo.socialcircle), published by Scheibling Speranza. Halo maintains strict zero tolerance for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) and all forms of child harm within the app.
Halo is dedicated to a positive, healthy, and secure online environment for all users, with the highest priority on protecting children. This document describes our CSAE rules, age standards, content safety, parental tools, in-app reporting, law enforcement cooperation, and regulatory compliance.
Halo cooperates with applicable law enforcement and child protection organizations in cases involving child sexual abuse or exploitation.
Halo strictly prohibits child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE).
We maintain zero tolerance for:
- Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
- Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)
- Child grooming and sexual extortion of minors
- Sexualized depictions of minors or content that sexualizes children
- Child nudity intended for abuse or exploitation
- Grooming, enticement, or trafficking of minors
- Any trade, solicitation, or exploitation involving children
Confirmed violations are removed immediately, accounts are permanently banned, and reports are submitted to law enforcement, including NCMEC where applicable.
CSAE enforcement
- Immediate removal of violating content upon detection or confirmed report
- Permanent suspension of accounts involved in CSAE-related violations
- Priority investigation of all child-safety reports
- Cooperation with law enforcement and preservation of evidence when legally required
Age verification & eligibility
To prevent access to age-inappropriate content and features, Halo enforces age restrictions and verification measures:
Age-based access
- Minimum age to register: 13 years
- Mature and paid features: 18+
- Parental or guardian consent may be required for users under 18 where local law applies
Verification measures
- Date of birth collected at signup
- Additional checks before restricted features
- Identity verification for monetization or creator tools where applicable
- Periodic review of accounts with inconsistent age signals
Content supervision & safety filtering
Halo uses a multi-layered system to filter harmful content, with zero tolerance for CSAE and material that endangers children:
Automated detection
- Real-time scanning of text, images, and video in chat and profiles
- Pattern detection for grooming language and CSAE indicators
- Age-gating for mature content
Human review
- Trained safety team available 24/7
- Child-safety and CSAE reports receive priority escalation
- Repeat offenders permanently removed
Content classification
- Age-appropriate ratings and strict gates for restricted categories
- Immediate removal of violence, exploitation, cyberbullying, self-harm, or child-endangering material
Parental control & guardian tools
Where available, Halo provides tools to help guardians manage minors’ use of the platform:
- Parental dashboard for linked minor accounts where supported
- Customizable usage limits and content restrictions
- Private messaging restrictions by default on minor accounts where applicable
- Guardian approval for friend requests on minor accounts where applicable
- Enhanced default privacy and minimal data collection for users under 18 per COPPA and GDPR
In-app feedback & reporting
Halo provides in-app reporting so users can flag child-safety concerns and other violations without leaving the app. The action is labeled Report (shown in your app language).
User profile page (only in-app entry)
- Open the other person’s profile (user detail page).
- Tap the button in the top-right corner to open the menu.
- Tap Report, select a reason, and submit.
Reporting is available from the user profile page as described above. Halo does not provide separate report entries in Settings, message threads, or other screens.
Reporting channels & emergency response
Primary channel: in-app reporting on the user profile page (see above).
Additional channel
- Email for urgent child-safety concerns if you cannot use the app (see Contact below)
- Anonymous reporting where permitted by law
- Critical child-safety reports prioritized, typically reviewed within 24 hours when possible
Response protocol
- Immediate review of CSAE and child-safety reports
- Temporary account restrictions during investigations when necessary
- Cooperation with law enforcement for illegal activity involving minors
Child safety education & outreach
- Onboarding and in-app safety guidance, including enhanced tips for minors where applicable
- Resources for guardians on online safety and exploitation prevention
- Cooperation with recognized child-safety organizations where appropriate
Legal compliance & transparency
- Compliance with COPPA, GDPR minor provisions, and applicable local child-protection laws
- Mandatory reporting of CSAM and CSAE to authorities where required
- Minimal data collection principles for users under 18
- Periodic updates to this policy to reflect best practices and legal requirements
Long-term child safety commitment
Protecting children and combating CSAE is an ongoing mission for Halo, not a one-time policy change. We continuously improve safeguards and update rules as risks evolve.
We welcome feedback from parents, guardians, organizations, and users to help keep the platform safe for young people.
Scheibling Speranza · Halo – Moments · com.halo.socialcircle