Safety & Security

Your safety and wellbeing are our top priorities

Personal Safety Guidelines

Protect Your Identity

  • • Don't share personal information like your real name, address, or phone number
  • • Use our anonymous posting feature when sharing sensitive content
  • • Be cautious about details that could identify you or others
  • • Consider using a unique username that doesn't reveal your identity

Online Interactions

  • • Be respectful and kind in all interactions
  • • Don't engage with users who make you uncomfortable
  • • Report any harassment or inappropriate behavior immediately
  • • Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, it probably is

Content Sharing

  • • Think twice before sharing deeply personal or traumatic experiences
  • • Use content warnings for sensitive topics
  • • Don't share content that could harm others
  • • Remember that once posted, content may be seen by many people

Crisis Resources & Support

If you or someone you know is in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out for help immediately:

Emergency Services

Emergency: 911

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Support Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

Platform Security

Account Security

  • • Use a strong, unique password for your account
  • • Don't share your login credentials with anyone
  • • Log out when using shared or public computers
  • • Contact us immediately if you suspect your account is compromised

Data Protection

  • • We use encryption to protect your data in transit and at rest
  • • Your personal information is never sold to third parties
  • • Anonymous posts are designed to protect your identity
  • • Regular security audits ensure our systems stay secure

Content Moderation

  • • Our team actively monitors for harmful or inappropriate content
  • • Automated systems help detect and prevent abuse
  • • Community reporting helps us maintain a safe environment
  • • Violations result in content removal and potential account suspension

Reporting & Support

How to Report

  • • Click the report button on any post or comment
  • • Use our contact form for detailed reports
  • • Email us directly at safety@confession.live
  • • Provide as much detail as possible

What to Report

  • • Harassment or bullying
  • • Threats or violence
  • • Inappropriate sexual content
  • • Spam or scams
  • • Self-harm or suicide content
  • • Any content that makes you feel unsafe

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Sharing personal experiences can be therapeutic, but it can also be emotionally challenging. Please take care of your mental health:

  • • Take breaks from the platform if you feel overwhelmed
  • • Consider speaking with a mental health professional
  • • Use content warnings to prepare others for sensitive material
  • • Remember that online support doesn't replace professional help
  • • Be kind to yourself and others in the community