WeAre8 Safety Settings

WeAre8 safety settings help parents and eligible young people review WeAre8 posts, advertising, reporting and privacy requests. This guide explains the controls available, their limitations and practical ways to support safer use.

Age Rating and Child Safety Warning

WeAre8’s Child Friendly Privacy Notice excludes children under 13. Users aged 13 to 17 require parent or guardian consent and validation under that notice. A parent should read the current registration information with the teenager.

The Irish Apple App Store rating is 13+. That rating is separate from the account and consent conditions. A positive community message does not guarantee suitable posts, comments or advertising.

Read any identity or payment verification notice before sharing documents or financial details. Such checks concern eligibility and payments, rather than the trustworthiness of other users.

Restrictions Available

Report concerns through Get in Touch

WeAre8 publishes a support route for child safety and other concerns.

• Open the app’s Settings.
• Select Get in Touch.
• Describe the concern and identify the account or content link.
• Submit safe supporting details and retain any report reference.

Why it matters: This alerts support, but does not replace urgent safeguarding help or guarantee an immediate response. Official guidance

Request access, correction or deletion information

WeAre8 provides a privacy contact for requests about personal information and its use.

• Review the Global Privacy Notice linked below.
• Contact privacy@weare8.com and state whether you want access, correction, deletion or an explanation of retention.
• Identify the account using only necessary information. Ask which verification details are required before sending documents.
• Review the response and confirm the scope before requesting account removal.

Why it matters: Account removal does not necessarily erase retained administrative data or material other users posted about you. Official guidance

Stop unwanted promotional emails

Marketing choices are separate from essential messages about an account.

• Open a genuine WeAre8 promotional email.
• Use its Unsubscribe instructions.
• Complete the preference confirmation and allow the processing time described in the privacy notice.
• Contact privacy@weare8.com if you need help with a marketing objection.

Why it matters: Unsubscribing reduces promotional contact. However, necessary account messages may continue. Official guidance

WeAre8 Safety Settings and Why They Matter

Review WeAre8 safety settings together, rather than treating one control as complete protection. A reporting route and privacy request do not decide who sees a post. Review profile information and the actual audience before sharing.

For example, an audience choice concerns visibility, while reporting asks a platform to investigate. Neither establishes that another person is trustworthy. Therefore, revisit choices when features or friendships change.

How to Use WeAre8 Safely

Keep school names, addresses and private family details out of posts and survey responses. For example, a preference survey can reveal personal habits even without a photograph.

WeAre8 describes rewards for watching advertising. Review payment eligibility, data use and any payout conditions with a parent. Never treat a reward as a reason to share unnecessary information.

Check which social accounts are connected and remove links you no longer need through the service’s current process. Also, keep passwords and recovery access private.

Essential Safety Advice and Current Concerns

Paid advertising can encourage frequent checking or make a recommendation feel independent. Discuss the difference between a social post, an advert and a sponsored offer.

Be cautious about fake payout messages, charity impersonation and requests to pay a fee to release a reward. Verify claims through the official app rather than following an unexpected link.

If someone pressures or threatens a young person, stop responding and seek help without blame. Keep safe details without forwarding sexual images involving children. Visit CODA’s helplines and support resources. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

Platform Support and Regional Differences

The global privacy notice and child notice provide different levels of detail. Read both and check the terms applicable to the account’s location.

Private profile setup, message restrictions, blocking, device permissions and the full account deletion menu remain final checks. Do not assume a UK term or promotional claim establishes availability in Ireland.

Safety Checklist

• Confirm the 13 minimum and required parent consent.
• Locate Settings and Get in Touch.
• Review adverts, surveys and reward conditions.
• Keep identifying information out of posts.
• Use the official privacy contact for data requests.
• Check connected accounts and marketing preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these controls guarantee safety?

No. Controls reduce particular risks. However, they cannot prevent every harmful post, copied image or misleading approach. Keep regular conversations and agree how to seek help.

Does deleting the app close my account?

No. Removing the app usually leaves the account and any subscription active. Follow the platform’s account deletion guidance and cancel billing with the payment provider separately.

Should parents review the settings with teenagers?

Yes. Explain each choice and respect age requirements. Also, agree what information stays private and who the teenager can approach when something feels wrong.

Related CODA Guides

• Resources for Parents for family guidance.
• Video Guides for Parents and Children for practical learning.
• Helplines and Support Resources for further help.

References

• WeAre8 Child Privacy Notice. Account minimum and parent conditions.
• Irish Apple App Store: WeAre8. Separate age rating.
• WeAre8 Child Safety Standards. Published reporting route.
• WeAre8 Global Privacy Notice. Requests, marketing choices and deletion limitations.

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Last updated: 9 October 2026