KidShield Family

KidShield Family is a transparent parental control app designed for parents to install on their child's device with the child's full knowledge. Using on-device AI and Android system services, it keeps children safe online while keeping parents informed. IMPORTANT — HOW THIS APP WORKS: This is a parental monitoring tool. It is installed by a parent on the child's device with the child's knowledge. KidShield Family is compliant with Google Play's Monitoring Applications policy and is declared as a monitoring tool. KEY FEATURES: - On-Device AI Visual Shield (blurs explicit images in real time) - Real-time GPS tracking and geo-fence alerts - App blocking and scheduled screen time limits - Web content filtering via DNS (Cloudflare Family) - SOS Panic Button with instant parent alert - Harmful content detection for messages and images - Remote parent dashboard (iOS & Android) PERMISSIONS AND WHY WE USE THEM: Accessibility Service: KidShield uses Android's Accessibility Service to monitor which apps are open on the child's device, block restricted apps, enforce screen time schedules, and detect harmful on-screen content. This service is used solely for child safety. No passwords, banking details, or personal messages are captured beyond what parents configure for safety alerts. VPN Service: KidShield uses a local VPN connection to filter web content and block access to harmful websites (adult, gambling, and malware sites). DNS queries are processed on-device. No internet traffic is routed or logged through external servers. Background Location: KidShield collects the child's GPS location in the background (even when the app is not in use) to provide real-time tracking and geo-fence alerts to parents. Location data is sent securely to the parent's KidShield account and is never sold or shared with third parties. Notification Listener: With parental configuration, KidShield monitors incoming notifications from messaging apps to detect harmful content and send safety alerts to parents. KidShield Family is NOT a stalkerware tool. The child is aware the app is installed. All monitoring is configured by the parent and visible to the family. Protecting what matters most.