Bark Technologies
Bark Technologies offers a suite of products to help parents monitor and manage their children's online activities, using advanced AI to detect potential issues and provide alerts.
Products by Bark Technologies
Bark Technologies offers a diverse range of products designed to help parents monitor and manage their children's online activities. Key products include the Bark Phone, a customizable phone for kids with built-in parental controls; Bark Premium, which provides comprehensive monitoring of texts, emails, social media, and more; Bark Jr, tailored for younger children and offering screen time management and website blocking; and Bark Home, a solution that allows parents to manage screen time and block websites on all internet-connected devices in the home.
Bark's Monitoring Technology
Bark's monitoring technology employs advanced AI to detect potential issues in children's online activities, such as cyberbullying, sexual content, and interactions with online predators. The system monitors over 30 social media platforms and apps, providing customizable sensitivity settings for different types of alerts. Parents receive notifications about potential dangers and expert-recommended steps for handling detected issues.
Location Sharing and Screen Time Management
Bark includes location sharing features that offer real-time tracking, location alerts, and check-ins to keep parents informed about their child's whereabouts. Additionally, Bark provides customizable screen time schedules and website blocking options, enabling parents to manage their children's device usage and ensure a balanced digital lifestyle. The website blocking feature allows for the blocking of specific sites or entire categories of content.
Availability and Language Support
Bark is available in the United States, South Africa, Guam, and Australia. The algorithms used for monitoring are trained in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Afrikaans. This multilingual support ensures accurate detection and reporting across different regions and linguistic contexts.
Bark for Schools and Data Security
Bark for Schools is a free service provided to K-12 public and private schools in the U.S., aiding in the monitoring and management of students' online activities. Bark ensures compliance with privacy regulations like COPPA, FERPA, and CIPA. Data security measures include SSL encryption and the use of encrypted databases to protect user information.