Bedroom Genius makes it easy for you to connect with other artists and connect with friends. It is a fun place to exchange ideas and network with creative artists. It is important when using bedroomgenius.com you remember that whatever information you post publicly can be read by anyone viewing the site. You should consider the following guidelines when using bedroomgenius.com.

On line safety tips for users over 18

Protect your information – Make sure you only post information that you want read and not private and confidential information, for example, your address, telephone number, date of birth, national insurance number etc. which a stranger can easily use to locate you. Do not post anything that would embarrass you later on in life, like a revealing photograph of yourself. Remember everyone can see it, even potential employers looking for up and coming artists in the following fields; models, musician, designers, photographers etc. Make sure that you only post information that is accurate and photographs that are presentable. Be cautious when posting photos of yourself, remember people can use your photos for illegal purposes.

Protect your password – Remember you are responsible for your password. Do not disclose your password to anyone, as this can be used for illegal purposes. Do not choose a password that is too easy to guess and do not write your password down where someone can easily see it and the access your account.

Be truthful about your age – Our rules are there to protect members, so do not lie about your age. If we find out that you are under the age of 14 your membership may be terminated without warning and your profile deleted.

Never meet with strangers – Build a rapport with people you connect with on line. If you are to meet an on line friend, arrange the meeting in a public place, preferably during the day and inform a friend or trusted adult who you are meeting, what time and where. (For added safety bring a trusted friend, preferably an adult with you).

Harassment and inappropriate behaviour – If you feel threatened by anyone on line, you need to report it straight away to Bedroom Genius, the authorities or a trusted adult.

Beware of a phishing scam – This is a method used by fraudsters who try to access your personal information like your username and password, by pretending to be a trusted site like a Bank or Pay Pal. They may look genuine and may ask you to log in using the link in the email, this takes you to their site. If you are not sure whether to trust this email, check with the site directly by typing in their name in the browser.

Protect your computer – Make sure you have an updated anti-virus program installed on your computer and a good spy ware and adware blocker. Be cautious of viruses contaminating your computer, this can be avoided by not downloading or opening unknown file sent to you.

Links – Bedroom Genius may have links to other website, it is your responsibility to read the privacy statements of each site.

On line safety tips for parents

The internet can be full of dangers and risks for young users so it is essential that parents keep a watchful eye on what their children are logged on to. Parents should talk openly to their children/teens about their on line experiences and talk to other parents too. Here are some guidelines for parents.

Have an interest in what sites your children are logged on to – Encourage them to be open if they experience an online problem. Build a channel of communication and trust and share an interest in the sites they are logged on to by learning more about the sites.

Discuss with them social networking safety guidelines – Make sure they understand how to protect their privacy by not displaying personal information about themselves on line. For example their home address, NI number, telephone number or where they meet with friends on a regular basis.

Ask your children to share their profiles with you – This would help you to edit any personal information that you feel should not be seen on line.

Tell your children to report any unusual behaviour – If they feel threatened by something on line, they should inform you and report it to the Police and bedroomgenius.com.

Make sure your children do not spend too long on the internet – Monitor your children by making sure too much time is not spent on line. Make sure they develop their social skills off line too with friends and family.

www.Blogsafety.com
www.Netsmartz.org
www.Webwisekids.org
www.Onguardonline.gov
www.Safefamilies.org