Children do not create or control accounts and cannot directly message adults through KidMatch.
PARENT CONTROL, EXPLAINED
Know what’s shared before you join.
KidMatch is designed for adult-managed family connections. This page explains the current product boundaries in plain language—without blanket promises.
Adult managedMutual interestApproximate location first
Designed around parents. Built to protect kids.
Each family privately chooses whether they are interested. Rejection stays private, and either family can pause or withdraw.
Family discovery uses approximate areas and distances. Home addresses are not displayed on public profiles.
KidMatch recommends adult-supervised meetings in public, family-friendly places or clearly identified hosted experiences.
Relevant family, community, and event surfaces must provide access to reporting and blocking controls.
Parents choose optional details, review profile visibility, and can correct or request deletion of their information.
What different people can see.
This matrix sets the intended boundary for current family, community, and event experiences. Product screens should never reveal more than the applicable column.
| Data | Before mutual match | After mutual match | Community | Event host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult first name | Optional or abbreviated | Parent-selected | Per community setting | RSVP name |
| Child information | Age band + interests only | Parent-selected | Minimum needed | Age band / needs only |
| Location | Approximate area or distance | Parent-selected | Approximate area | Event logistics only |
| Contact details | Not shown | Consented channel only | No default export | Only if needed and disclosed |
| Sensitive needs | Only if you choose | Only if you choose | Restricted | Only what is required |
A CLEAR LIMIT
“Verified” should always say what was checked.
KidMatch should use specific labels such as “Email verified,” “Phone verified,” or “Partner hosted” only when that check is currently implemented. No badge guarantees a person’s behavior or replaces a parent’s judgment.
ACCESSIBLE BY DESIGN
Connection should not depend on perfect vision, hearing, motion, or dexterity.
Public pages use semantic structure, visible keyboard focus, 44-pixel touch targets, reduced-motion support, descriptive labels, and text—not color alone—to communicate status.
Review the boundaries. Keep control.
See the profile questions before sharing family information, or browse public experiences without creating an account.