# Online Safety & Privacy **URL:** https://forum.kidsecured.com/c/online-safety-privacy/9.md [Latest](https://forum.kidsecured.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kidsecured.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.kidsecured.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Online Safety & Privacy category](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/about-the-online-safety-privacy-category/11)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/about-the-online-safety-privacy-category/11 "2026-10-14T12:45:32Z")
Scams and sextortion, hacked phones, AI chatbots and privacy, safe apps and Omegle alternatives, legality and talking to your kids. --- ## [Has anyone tried the Spy Call Recorder app for teens?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-spy-call-recorder-app-for-teens/70)
**Author:** [@NiamhBailey](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/NiamhBailey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-spy-call-recorder-app-for-teens/70 "2026-10-21T15:28:20Z")
My 14-year-old has been secretive about who she’s calling latelyand I’m worried she might be talking to someone she shouldn’t be. I found this Spy Call Recorder app but I’m not sure if it actually works well or if there … --- ## [Is it possible to Google family link remove supervision without password?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-google-family-link-remove-supervision-without-password/33)
**Author:** [@daniel1989](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/daniel1989)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-google-family-link-remove-supervision-without-password/33 "2026-10-21T13:58:18Z")
My kid set up Family Link on their phone and now I can’t remove supervision without their password. Is there any way around this? --- ## [Has anyone spotted male narcissist cheating patterns in their own relationship lately?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-spotted-male-narcissist-cheating-patterns-in-their-own-relationship-lately/39)
**Author:** [@cheerful\_kiddo](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/cheerful_kiddo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-spotted-male-narcissist-cheating-patterns-in-their-own-relationship-lately/39 "2026-10-21T10:28:17Z")
My wife got a new iPhone last week and suddenly she’s being super secretive about her messages, I’m starting to suspect something’s off in our relationship. --- ## [Does mSpy two factor authentication make it harder to spy?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/does-mspy-two-factor-authentication-make-it-harder-to-spy/84)
**Author:** [@JasonHenderson](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/JasonHenderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/does-mspy-two-factor-authentication-make-it-harder-to-spy/84 "2026-10-21T09:57:05Z")
My kid just enabled 2FA on their phone and I’m wondering if that blocks mSpy from working properly or if it still runs fine once installed? --- ## [Is it possible to use imei tracker software to find a lost phone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-imei-tracker-software-to-find-a-lost-phone/69)
**Author:** [@Zoe35](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Zoe35)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-imei-tracker-software-to-find-a-lost-phone/69 "2026-10-21T09:28:18Z")
My phone went missing yesterday and I’m trying to track it down. I’ve heard about IMEI trackers but I’m not sure if they actually work or how to use them. Has anyone had any luck with this? --- ## [How can I use a TikTok followers tracker safely?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-use-a-tiktok-followers-tracker-safely/78)
**Author:** [@KyleCarter](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/KyleCarter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-use-a-tiktok-followers-tracker-safely/78 "2026-10-21T05:17:24Z")
Been noticing weird follower jumps on my teen’s TikTok and want to keep an eye on things without causing drama or putting their info at risk, is there a safe way to actually track that stuff? --- ## [Is kik secure enough for my teenager, or should I worry?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-kik-secure-enough-for-my-teenager-or-should-i-worry/68)
**Author:** [@Erin04](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Erin04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-kik-secure-enough-for-my-teenager-or-should-i-worry/68 "2026-10-21T03:13:18Z")
My kid just got a new phone and is really into messaging apps, I’ve seen kik on her device and I’m not sure if it’s safe for her to be using. --- ## [Is there an app to help find daughter's iPhone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-help-find-daughters-iphone/72)
**Author:** [@NicoleMadisonMartin](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/NicoleMadisonMartin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-there-an-app-to-help-find-daughters-iphone/72 "2026-10-20T23:28:22Z")
My daughter keeps misplacing her iPhone at school and it’s usually on silent, so calling it doesn’t help. I’m not super techy and I’ve only tried logging into her account from my phone with mixed luck. Is there a simple … --- ## [How can I find a phone call tracker for my daughter's phone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-find-a-phone-call-tracker-for-my-daughters-phone/52)
**Author:** [@Roy98](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Roy98)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-find-a-phone-call-tracker-for-my-daughters-phone/52 "2026-10-20T22:58:25Z")
I’m worried about my daughter’s safety and want to know if there’s a way to track her calls on her phone. --- ## [Anyone figured out how to see deleted messages on WhatsApp after clearing?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/anyone-figured-out-how-to-see-deleted-messages-on-whatsapp-after-clearing/36)
**Author:** [@richard.green](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/richard.green)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/anyone-figured-out-how-to-see-deleted-messages-on-whatsapp-after-clearing/36 "2026-10-20T16:13:18Z")
I accidentally cleared an important chat last week and now need to know whether the deleted messages can still be viewed. Has anyone figured out if recovery is possible after clearing them? --- ## [As a worried mom, can you block shows on Netflix?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/as-a-worried-mom-can-you-block-shows-on-netflix/30)
**Author:** [@sleepy\_gremlin](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/sleepy_gremlin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/as-a-worried-mom-can-you-block-shows-on-netflix/30 "2026-10-20T13:58:17Z")
I’m a mom and my 12-year-old keeps watching stuff I don’t like on our streaming app. I’ve tried setting up a kids profile but it still lets too much through. Is there a way to block specific shows? --- ## [How to control internet access at home for my kids?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-to-control-internet-access-at-home-for-my-kids/35)
**Author:** [@redrifler](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/redrifler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-to-control-internet-access-at-home-for-my-kids/35 "2026-10-20T10:28:19Z")
My kids spend way too much online lately and bedtime is a fight every night. I tried just taking their tablets away but that only works when I’m home. Is there a way to set limits on our home Wi-Fi that works on their de… --- ## [Has anyone figured out how to monitor my child's WhatsApp messages free?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-figured-out-how-to-monitor-my-childs-whatsapp-messages-free/19)
**Author:** [@Chloe\_Carter](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Chloe_Carter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-figured-out-how-to-monitor-my-childs-whatsapp-messages-free/19 "2026-10-18T09:13:17Z")
My kid just got a phone and I’m trying to keep tabs on what they’re doing online without spending money on some expensive app. Is there actually a free way to see their WhatsApp chats, or am I wasting my time looking?