At New Moon, we are committed to our mission of helping girls use their voices in ways that matter in the world. We think that advertising-free, supportive communities where girls can gather to express themselves and explore their full potential are a vital part of that mission. At NewMoonGirls.com we leverage the Internet and all its best features to create safe spaces that are fun and that inspire. Here's how:
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) Compliance:
All of our websites are COPPA compliant, meaning we give notice and process verifiable parental consent before girls share personally identifiable information or engage in the subscription areas of our websites. You can read more about this process in our Privacy Policy.
Daily Monitoring:
NewMoonGirls.com undergoes daily reviews by our adult staff.
Fully Moderated Posting:
While there are many opportunities for girls to post their own work and participate, all posts are moderated rather than automatic. That means it is reviewed and approved by an adult editor before it is posted on the site.
Fully Moderated Chat Room:
Girls love our chat room, and we have gone to great lengths to make it safe. The chat room is only open when an adult New Moon staff member is present. Only members of NewMoonGirls.com can enter the chat room, and all chats are fully moderated. This means every comment is "fetched" by the adult moderator, read, and approved before it is posted in the chat room for all chat participants to see. The adult moderator also has the ability to warn and expel chat participants.
No "Real Life" Identities:
Absolutely no personally identifiable information-no last names, no addresses, no school names, etc.-is permitted inside NewMoonGirls.com. Girls are allowed to give their age and state (if they post work), and they are encouraged to choose a username rather than their real first name on the site. In their Girl Room, they are able to share additional information such as their likes, dislikes, and favorite quotes, but this information is never connected to personally identifiable information.
No Personal Messaging:
There is absolutely no personal messaging in NewMoonGirls.com. Unlike social networking sites, NewMoonGirls.com members cannot send messages or have direct communication with other members. Posting comments and talking in the chat room (all of which is directly monitored and approved by adult editors before moving through to the web) are the only forms of personal interaction on the site.
No Outside Advertising:
All of our websites are COPPA compliant, meaning we give notice and process verifiable parental consent before girls share personally identifiable information or engage in the subscription areas of our websites. You can read more about this process in our Privacy Policy.
Like you, safety is our top priority, so we encourage you to discuss online safety, the New Moon Girl Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use with your daughter and assist her when she is online. We believe our values and safety measures make NewMoonGirls.com the best place for girls ages 8 to 12 on the Internet, a place for girls to Relate, React, and Radiate. We hope you will agree. NewMoonGirls.com! Tell your friends!!!
