How Global Penfriends Keeps You Safe Online
Why Global Penfriends is a Safe Place to Connect
Global Penfriends is widely recognized as one of the safest penpal platforms in the world. We are committed to protecting our members with strong privacy controls, strict moderation, and a clear focus on friendship—not dating. All members are screened, child safety is prioritized, and your personal data is never shared or sold.
Our safety measures are built into every part of the site to help members enjoy meaningful, secure friendships across the globe. We’ve been refining these protections since 1995, and continue to put safety and trust at the core of everything we do.
Key Safety Features
- Profile Screening: All profiles are manually reviewed by staff to remove fake, inappropriate, or suspicious users.
- Child Safety: Children under 13 cannot upload personal photos, don’t see ads, and are protected under COPPA regulations.
- No Dating, Just Friendship: Profiles and messages promoting dating or romance are not allowed.
- Privacy Protection: Members control profile visibility and can delete their accounts at any time. Data is never sold.
- Data Encryption: We use AES-256 encryption, a military-grade standard trusted worldwide to secure sensitive data.
- Message Reporting: Inappropriate messages can be reported and are swiftly reviewed by moderators.
- Profile Blocking: Members can block others easily. Profiles with multiple blocks are reviewed by admins to protect community safety.
- Image and Video Restrictions: Users cannot send images or videos to prevent misuse and maintain a safe space.
- No Mobile App: The platform is web-only, helping us keep a tighter control over safety and quality.
- Reporting Tools: Suspicious behaviour can be reported easily, and our team investigates promptly.
- Data Control: Members can access and manage their personal data anytime from their profiles.
