A storytelling platform that holds locations and live presence has obligations beyond a generic social network. Here's how we handle them.

Traveler safety

• Auto-delay on public posts (default 12 hours) so you're never broadcasting where you are right now.
• Hide last hotel of every trip by default.
• Live location is named-people-only and time-bounded.
• Domestic-violence safe-mode — one tap to wipe recent location data.
• Solo traveler safety check-in — silent if you're fine.

Community safety

• Block / mute / report take effect instantly.
• Comment-from-strangers requires 30+ day-old account.
• Elected community moderators with transparent action log.
• Appeals process for any moderation action.
• Coordinated harassment detection — pattern-based, not just keyword.

Local respect

• Sensitive locations (sacred sites, residences, restricted areas) flagged for storyteller review before publish.
• Local community partnerships — DMOs and resident groups can flag overcrowding hotspots.
• "Fragile destination" interstitial on stories with high environmental sensitivity.
• Permits and access rules surfaced before someone uses a story as an itinerary.

Children's safety

• 13+ to create an account; under-18 accounts default to private.
• Children's faces auto-blurred unless explicitly enabled by the parent / guardian.
• NCMEC reporting on CSAM detection (zero tolerance).
• Direct-message restrictions for underage accounts.

Status & sub-processors

Live status: status.talesgram.com. Sub-processors are listed in the privacy notice.