Frequently Asked Questions
- How does eGuardian protect my children from online predators?
- Since I already have parental controls on my computer or Internet account, why do I need eGuardian?
- Isn’t it easy to disable online protection programs like eGuardian?
- Does my child need to log in to identify himself as an eGuardian member?
- We share a computer, will having an eGuardian ID limit my ability to use the Internet?
- Will websites and advertisers be able to access my child’s personal information?
- Just $29? What is the catch? What more do I have to pay?
- What operating systems does eGuardian work with?
- How do I get started?
Q. How does eGuardian protect my children from online predators?
A. eGuardian verifies the age and identity of every eGuardian member, ensuring that only children have access to the eGuardian network. Our verification system uses the most trusted resources in the country to verify the age and identity of our members, and has financial-grade security built in to continually monitor the integrity of our network. Predators, sexual offenders and unknown adults simply cannot gain access to your child while he or she is protected by eGuardian on our network of trusted sites.
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Q. Since I already have parental controls on my computer or Internet account, why do I need eGuardian?
A. eGuardian offers superior online protection than any parental control or site blocker software. And unlike systems that restrict access, eGuardian actually enhances your children's online experience by allowing them to safely join popular community websites without exposing them to dangerous adults or malicious content on those sites.
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Q. Isn’t it easy to disable online protection programs like eGuardian?
A. eGuardian is integrated with the websites themselves and works in conjunction with major search engines, social network sites and instant messaging systems. eGuardian creates a trusted network that makes circumventing the system virtually impossible.
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Q. Does my child need to log in to identify him as an eGuardian member?
A. No. eGuardian works silently and unobtrusively to protect your child.
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Q. We share a computer, will having an eGuardian ID limit my ability to use the Internet?
A. No, eGuardian works on shared computers and even laptops and allows for multiple eGuardian IDs for all the children in your home while going dormant when being used by adults.
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Q. Will websites and advertisers be able to access my child’s personal information?
A. No. Your child's personal information is never shared with any entity and is encrypted and secured by using the most advanced security techniques available. Read "Our Promise to You."
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Q. Just $29? What is the catch? What more do I have to pay?
A. Nothing. No catch. And most of the proceeds benefit your local school and a non-profit organization dedicated to helping schools. eGuardian is funded by major search engines, websites and systems that use eGuardian to protect children while on their sites.
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Q. What operating systems does eGuardian work with?
A. eGuardian works with Windows- or Mac-based computers.
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