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    Privacy Settings

                     Privacy  means  keeping  your  information  safe  and
                     hidden. Use strong passwords, do not share your details
                     with strangers and only use apps or websites that your

                     parents or teachers approve.

                     Most games, social media and chat apps have privacy
                     settings.  These are like  the  locks  and walls  you  build
                     around your information.

                     Always check with a parent or teacher to make sure your settings are:
                         Private/friends only: This setting  means only  people  you

                         know and trust (friends you have accepted) can see your
                         posts  and profile. Avoid  the Public  setting,  which lets

                         strangers also see everything.

                                         Location off: Many apps, like games, ask to know where you are

                                       (your location). Turn this OFF unless you absolutely need it. You do
                                       not want strangers to know when you are at home or at school.

                         Comments  filtered: Some  platforms let you  filter or block

                         unkind comments. Using this feature helps you focus only on
                         the positive parts of being online.

                                          “Privacy settings are like the locks on your digital doors keep
                                           them closed to strangers and open only for trusted friends.”

                        In 2024, a report found that over 300 children lost their gaming accounts after online
                        games tricked them with “free rewards” and “rare items,” leading them to share personal

                        login details with hackers.

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