Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to create a Kik account or use their services.
Collects name, phone number, address book contacts from user's device.
Tracks location
False sense of security based upon "Anonymous" cloak
Can be held liable for postings
False sense of security based upon meeting people in person
What Kik says, "Stay in touch with all of your friends on Kik, no matter who you are or what device you're using. Chat one-on-one, with your whole group, or with a bot!"
What SGS says, "Um, No. Need more convincing? Google Kik murders."
Messaging App that is commonly used for dangerous interactions
Bought in 2019 by Kik Interactive
Opportunity for exploitation, pornography, sexualization, objectification