Parental Controls

Parental Controls on Bhumiagent

At Bhumiagent, a property buying and selling platform, we prioritize the safety of our users, especially minors. As outlined in our Terms of Service, access to our website is strictly limited to individuals who are of legal age in their jurisdiction. To use our services, users must have attained the age of majority as per the legal requirements of their region. We disclaim any responsibility or liability for misrepresentations regarding a user’s age.

We strongly encourage parents and guardians to implement parental control protections such as hardware, software, or filtering services to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate or harmful content online.

Zero Tolerance Policy on Inappropriate Content

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy against any pornographic material involving minors, as well as pedophilic content or activities. Bhumiagent collaborates with respected organizations to support online child protection:

• ASACP: A non-profit organization dedicated to combating child exploitation, offering the CE Reporting Tipline and helping prevent minors from accessing age-restricted content with the Restricted to Adults (RTA) Website Label.
• Revenge Porn Helpline: A UK-based service supporting adults (18+) facing intimate image abuse, including revenge porn.

How Parents Can Protect Their Children

As a parent, you are the best safeguard against exposing your children to age-restricted content. We recommend using various parental control tools to restrict your child’s access to harmful material on Bhumiagent and other websites.

Bhumiagent’s Commitment to Parental Controls

Bhumiagent is RTA-compliant (Restricted to Adults) and ensures that all pages can be easily blocked using parental control tools.

Effective Tools for Protecting Children from Adult Content

1. Safe Search Mode on Search Engines

Search engines offer SafeSearch features that help block adult content from appearing in search results. These tools are essential for protecting children:

• Google Safe Search: Enables SafeSearch on personal accounts or supervised devices through the Family Link app.
• Yahoo SafeSearch: Blocks explicit content in Yahoo search results.
• Microsoft SafeSearch: Filters out inappropriate content from Bing results.
• Yandex Family Search: Excludes adult content from Yandex search results.

Additionally, we recommend installing age-specific search engines for kids, such as:

• Kiddle
• KidRex
• WackySafe
• Kido’z

These search engines are designed to vet web content, ensuring that children are only exposed to appropriate material.

2. Built-in Parental Controls on Operating Systems

Modern operating systems offer built-in tools to help parents control their children’s device usage and online safety:

• Apple (iOS): On iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Apple provides parental controls to limit adult content and restrict access to only pre-selected websites. Learn more about parental controls on Apple’s Families site.
• Android: Use Google Safety Centre to set up parental controls on Android devices.
• Microsoft: On Windows 10, parents can set up family options and parental controls to protect children online. More details can be found under family settings.
• Amazon Kids+: Provides easy-to-use parental controls that help parents manage screen time, set educational goals, and filter age-appropriate content.

3. Dedicated Parental Control Software

Parental control software can be highly effective in blocking adult content, especially on websites like Bhumiagent that are registered with RTA. Some of the most popular software solutions include:

• Net Nanny
• Norton Family
• Qustodio
• Kaspersky Safe Kids

These tools can help monitor and restrict your child’s internet activity, providing an extra layer of protection.

4. Additional Resources for Digital Parenting

To ensure your child’s safety online, it is crucial to stay informed about potential dangers and how to address them. Here are some resources to help you:

• How to talk to your kids about internet safety
• Setting internet safety limits and agreements
• Tips for discussing online privacy with your children

By educating yourself and implementing the right controls, you can create a safer online environment for your children.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about parental controls or need more assistance regarding online safety, please contact us through our Contact Us page.