PARENTAL CONTROLS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS SEAT BELTS

Filter inappropriate content

Manage screentime

Monitor social media

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THE MOST COVERAGE OF ANY MONITORING TOOL

Bark helps families manage and protect their children’s online lives. We monitor 30+ of the most popular apps and social media platforms, including text messaging and email, for signs of digital dangers. Our screen time management and web filtering tools help you set healthy limits around how and when your kids use their devices.
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3 STEPS TO A SAFER AND SANER HOME

Download the Bark app to all your family member’s devices

Set up your child’s device limits and connect their social media accounts

Get notifications when your child is at risk and talk to them about it

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All plans include unlimited devices.

BARK PREMIUM

$14 per month or $99 annually
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With Bark’s comprehensive parental intelligence solution, families can:

Manage screen time
Filter which websites your kids can visit
Keep up with kids with location check-ins

Monitor texts, email YouTube and 30+ apps and platforms

Get alerts for issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more

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BARK JR

$5 per month or $49 annually
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Bark’s entry-level product is perfect for younger kids and helps parents and guardians:
Manage screen time
Filter which websites your kids can visit
Keep up with kids with location check-ins

Monitor texts, email YouTube and 30+ apps and platforms

Get alerts for issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more

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UNLIMITED ACTIVITIES

Both plans are just one price regardless of the size of your family — or the number of devices they have.

STATE-OF-THE-ART SECURITY

Protecting your family’s data and privacy is one of Bark’s highest priorities. All data is kept secure with encryption.

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GOT QUESTIONS?

WHAT ARE PARENTAL CONTROLS?
Parental controls are designed to protect children from certain pieces of content online that may be deemed inappropriate, such as pornography, violent material, or other adult content. These parental controls can be implemented in a variety of ways from ensuring that your children only have access to age-appropriate content; setting usage times or limits; as well as monitoring their activity online.

WHAT IS BARK?

Bark is a service that includes content monitoring, screen time management, and web filtering, helping to keep your children safe online.

Content Monitoring

Screen time managementWeb filteringBark is packed full of features to keep your family safe online. They also offer a 7-day free trial so that you can try it out and see if it works for you before you commit to a monthly or annual subscription.

IS MY CHILD’S DATA SECURE WHEN USING BARK?

Bark makes it clear that the security and privacy of your child’s internet usage is paramount. Their website is SSL encrypted and all data is stored within an encrypted database. Bark is committed to providing a safe experience for everyone online.
HOW CAN I TALK TO MY CHILD ABOUT CONTENT MONITORING?

Talking to your child about the reasons why you are choosing Bark is generally the best thing you can do, be completely honest about your reasons for protecting them online, while also mentioning the increased privacy they will have. Content monitoring doesn’t mean you will be watching all of their conversations online, you will just see any online activities they may be involved in that may indicate they are in danger. 

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CAN MY CHILD DISABLE THEIR SCREEN TIME LIMITS?

Children aren’t able to adjust their own screen time limits from the Bark for Kids app. Deleting the app will allow them to get around the restrictions, but you’ll be notified if this happens.
IS MONITORING MY CHILD’S DIGITAL DEVICES AN INVASION OF THEIR PRIVACY?
Monitoring your child’s devices in the traditional way can seem more like invading their privacy rather than protecting them. Imagine if all of your conversations could be read by anyone. With Bark, you are only alerted when their online activity requires your attention, for example, in the event of cyberbullying, or when they are viewing inappropriate material online.