The internet is a great place to enjoy, learn and hang out - but it's important to know how to have fun and stay safe at the same time. Read on for our quick guide to safe surfing...
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On the wider internet, other good and safe sites may ask for a small amount of information about you when you register. This is usually so that they can give you the services you want, but it's a good idea to always ask your parents or guardian to check it out first. Some websites ask all kinds of questions about you and then sell the details to other businesses so that they can sell you things or keep e-mailing you. So beware!
Remember, at Popcorn that doesn't happen. Your details are private and we keep them that way.
You can help your details private too, by choosing a password that people will find it difficult to guess and by keeping it a secret!
Chat rooms are great fun. Everything on the Popcorn website is fully moderated, but if you ever use a public chat room, forum or message board you should always be aware that the person or people you are talking to might not be who or what they say they are. Always use your first name only, or a nickname, and never reveal your address, e-mail address or phone number.
If anyone upsets you in a chat room, or asks you questions you don't like, tell your parents, guardian or an adult you can trust straight away.
Never agree to meet anyone you have talked with over the internet, whether in a chat room, by e-mail or whatever, without your parents or guardian coming with you. Remember, people you talk to may not be who or what they say they are.
Check out the ThinkUKnow website for a more revealing look at why you should always surf safely.
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