Child Safety Standards

Protecting minors is our highest priority. LinkUp is exclusively for adults 18 years and older.

Age Verification Requirements

18+ Only Platform

LinkUp is strictly for adults 18 years and older. Users under 18 are prohibited from creating accounts or using our services.

Our Verification Process:

  • Age Declaration: All users must declare their age during registration
  • Identity Verification: Government-issued ID verification for all premium accounts
  • Photo Verification: Profile photos are manually reviewed for age appropriateness
  • Suspicious Account Monitoring: AI and human moderation to detect underage users

Protection Measures

Account Blocking

Any user found to be under 18 will have their account immediately blocked and permanently banned from the platform.

Data Protection

All user data is protected with industry-standard encryption and is never shared with third parties without explicit consent.

Content Monitoring

All messages, photos, and profile content are monitored by our AI systems and human moderators for inappropriate content.

Reporting System

Users can easily report suspected underage accounts or inappropriate behavior through our 24/7 WhatsApp reporting system.

How to Report Concerns

If you suspect a user is under 18:

1 Click the "Report" button on their profile or in your conversation
2 Select "Underage User" as the reason for reporting
3 Provide any additional details that support your concern
4 Our team will investigate within 24 hours

Emergency Contact Information

Email: admin@linkupdating.net

WhatsApp: +263 71 087 2904

Response Time: Within 2 hours

Website: http://linkupdating.net/

24/7 WhatsApp Support: +263 71 087 2904

Emergency Response: Immediate

Legal Compliance

LinkUp fully complies with Zimbabwe's laws regarding child protection and online safety, including:

  • • Children's Act [Chapter 5:06]
  • • Data Protection Act [Chapter 11:12]
  • • Cyber Security and Data Protection Act
  • • International standards for child online protection

Legal Notice: We cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and will provide user information when legally required to protect minors.

Educational Resources

Online Safety Guide

Comprehensive guide on staying safe while dating online

Community Guidelines

Rules and expectations for all LinkUp community members

WhatsApp Support

24/7 support for users experiencing issues or harassment

Questions About Child Safety?

Our safety team is available 24/7 to address any concerns or questions about child protection on LinkUp.