Questions about Pixel Belle
Who we are, where our information comes from, and how we protect your privacy.
About Pixel Belle
What is Pixel Belle?
A free, friendly guide to staying safe online. We answer the questions girls and women actually have about scams, privacy, tracking, fake content and more, in plain words, with steps you can take right away.
Who is it for?
Teen girls, young women, moms and grandmas. Anyone is welcome, but we write with the risks women face most in mind. Parents and teachers use it too.
Who runs Pixel Belle?
Pixel Belle is made by Shannon, a former teacher, a mom and an online marketer. It is independent and not connected to any tech company, social media platform or government agency.
Is it really free? How is it paid for?
Yes, completely free. There are no ads, no paid placements and no accounts. Pixel Belle is a personal project, paid for by its creator, and we never sell anyone’s information.
Do you get paid to recommend apps or products?
No. When we mention an app, setting or tool, it’s because it helps. We point out free options first.
Where our information comes from
Where does your information come from?
Official sources come first: the FTC, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), CISA, and the help centers of Apple, Google, Meta, TikTok and other platforms. We also use established safety nonprofits. Every page lists its sources.
How do you make sure answers are accurate?
Each answer is checked against official sources before it goes up, and every page shows the date we last checked it. We review pages regularly.
Are the scam examples real?
They’re based on real messages people received. We redraw them and remove names, phone numbers and working links.
Do you use AI to write answers?
We may use AI tools to help draft and organize pages, but a person checks every answer against its sources before it’s published.
I found a mistake. What should I do?
Please tell us using the Ask a Question form. We’ll check it, fix the page and update its last-checked date.
Is this legal, medical or professional advice?
No. We’re not lawyers, police officers or therapists. Pixel Belle gives general safety information. For legal questions, a crime in progress or your mental health, please reach out to a professional.
Your privacy on Pixel Belle
Do you track me?
No ads, no tracking cookies and no accounts. We only count page visits, without identifying you or following you to other websites.
Is it safe to visit if someone checks my phone?
Your browser history may still show that you visited. On sensitive pages, use the Quick exit button, or browse in a private window.
What does the Quick exit button do?
It instantly takes you to a neutral website, like a weather page. It does not erase your browser history, so you may want to clear it afterward.
Asking a question
How do I ask a question?
Use the Ask a Question page. You don’t need a name or an account. Please leave out names, phone numbers, addresses and photos.
Will I get a personal reply?
We can’t answer one-on-one. Instead, we answer common questions as new pages so everyone can benefit. You can leave an email address if you’d like to know when yours is answered.
What happens to my question?
Only Pixel Belle’s creator reads it. If it becomes a page, it’s rewritten so nothing points back to you. We delete the original once it’s been answered.
Can teens use the form?
Yes. We don’t ask for your name or age. Please don’t include anything that could identify you or anyone else.
If you need help right now
Is Pixel Belle an emergency service?
No. If you’re in danger right now, call 911 (in the US) or your local emergency number.
Where can I get help fast?
Images taken when you were under 18: Take It Down (takeitdown.ncmec.org). Intimate images of you as an adult: StopNCII.org. Lost money to a scam: call your bank first, then report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and ic3.gov. In crisis or thinking about harming yourself: call or text 988 (US).
Do you only cover the US?
Most of the official resources we link to are in the US, but the safety advice works anywhere.
Sharing and using Pixel Belle
Can I share your pages?
Please do. Every answer has a Send to someone button so you can text it to a friend, your mom or your grandma.
Can I print things for my class or family?
Yes. Our printables are free for personal, family and classroom use.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes, we’d love that. Send it through the Ask a Question page.
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