Safety Standards Against CSAE

Our Commitment

Sikar Dating is committed to creating a safe environment for all users and has a zero-tolerance policy towards Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) in any form. We actively work to prevent, detect, and respond to any content or behavior on our platform that exploits or endangers minors.

Age Restriction & Verification

Sikar Dating is strictly intended for adults aged 18 years and above. We enforce this through multiple layers:

• Mandatory Date of Birth: Every user must provide their date of birth during registration. Users under 18 are automatically rejected and cannot create an account.
• Phone Number Verification: All accounts require OTP-based phone number verification, ensuring accountability and traceability. Only phone numbers registered to individuals aged 18+ are permitted.
• Profile Review: Profiles that appear to belong to minors (based on photos, bio content, or reported behavior) are reviewed and removed promptly.
• Ongoing Monitoring: We continuously monitor the platform for accounts that may misrepresent their age.

Prohibited Content & Conduct

The following content and conduct are strictly prohibited on Sikar Dating and will result in immediate account termination and reporting to authorities:

Detection & Prevention Measures

Sikar Dating employs the following measures to proactively detect and prevent CSAE:

1. Technical Safeguards

• Age Gate Enforcement: Automated system-level blocks prevent users under 18 from registering.
• Content Moderation: Photos and profile content are reviewed for inappropriate or violating material.
• Keyword & Pattern Detection: Automated systems scan messages and profiles for keywords, phrases, and patterns commonly associated with CSAE and grooming behavior.
• Image Screening: Uploaded images are screened to detect and prevent the distribution of known CSAM.

2. User Safety Tools

• Block Feature: Users can instantly block any person, preventing all further contact and visibility.
• Report Feature: Easy-to-access reporting mechanism for users to flag suspicious accounts, inappropriate content, or concerning behavior.
• Blocklist Management: Users have full control over their blocklist and privacy settings.

3. Human Review

• All reports related to potential CSAE are given highest priority and reviewed within 24 hours.
• Dedicated safety team trained in identifying CSAE indicators and grooming patterns.
• Escalation procedures for confirmed violations to law enforcement within 24 hours.

Reporting & Response Procedures

How to Report

If you encounter any content or behavior on Sikar Dating that you believe involves the exploitation of a minor, please report it immediately through any of the following channels:

1. In-App Reporting: Tap the report button on any user profile or within a chat conversation.
2. Email: Send a detailed report to safety@sikardating.app
3. Support Page: Contact us through the Support section in the app.

Our Response Process

1. Immediate Action: The reported account is suspended immediately pending investigation.
2. Investigation: Our safety team reviews the reported content, account history, and all associated data.
3. Law Enforcement Notification: Confirmed violations are reported to NCMEC (via CyberTipline), Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), and local law enforcement authorities within 24 hours.
4. Evidence Preservation: All relevant data and evidence is preserved and provided to law enforcement as required by applicable law.
5. Permanent Ban: Confirmed violators are permanently banned from the platform with no option for appeal.
6. Victim Support: If a victim is identified, we cooperate fully with authorities and support organizations to ensure their safety.

Data Retention for Safety

In compliance with legal requirements and to support law enforcement investigations:

• Evidence related to CSAE reports is retained and preserved as required by applicable law.
• Account data of banned users is retained for a minimum period as mandated by law to prevent re-registration and support ongoing investigations.
• We comply with all lawful requests from law enforcement for data related to CSAE investigations.

Cooperation with Authorities

Sikar Dating cooperates fully with law enforcement agencies and child protection organizations:

• NCMEC: We report identified CSAM to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) via the CyberTipline as required by U.S. law.
• Indian Authorities: We report to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and cooperate with local police authorities in India.
• POCSO Act Compliance: We comply with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 of India.
• IT Act Compliance: We comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
• International Cooperation: We respond to valid legal requests from international law enforcement agencies investigating CSAE.

Internal Standards & Training

• All team members and contractors with access to user data are trained on CSAE identification, prevention, and reporting procedures.
• Background checks are conducted for personnel with access to sensitive user data or content moderation responsibilities.
• Regular refresher training is conducted to keep the team updated on emerging threats, grooming tactics, and best practices.
• Clear internal escalation procedures ensure that any CSAE concern raised by a team member is acted upon immediately.

Policy Updates

This safety standards document is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect:

• Changes in applicable laws and regulations
• New platform features and their safety implications
• Evolving threats and tactics used by bad actors
• Industry best practices and recommendations from child safety organizations