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Qustodio Terms of Service

Comprehensive Parental Controls | Last reviewed: January 2026

Overview

Qustodio offers comprehensive child surveillance across devices. Features include web filtering, screen time limits, location tracking, and social media monitoring. The extensive capability set means parents can monitor nearly every aspect of a child's digital life—raising serious questions about proportionality and child autonomy.

Key Terms Concerns

Comprehensive Surveillance Capability

Qustodio can monitor browsing history, app usage, social media, calls, texts, and location. This creates a complete picture of a child's digital life with minimal privacy boundaries.

Screen Recording Features

Premium tiers include screen capture functionality, literally recording what children see and do on their devices. This level of surveillance extends beyond safety into comprehensive behavioral monitoring.

Cross-Platform Control

Works across phones, tablets, and computers. Children have no device where they aren't potentially monitored, eliminating any private digital space.

No Aging-Out Provisions

Terms don't address what happens when children approach adulthood. No automatic reduction in surveillance, no data deletion at 18, no transition to adult privacy rights.

Positive Aspects

Configurable Levels

Parents can choose which features to enable, allowing less invasive configurations if they choose.

Transparent Monitoring

Qustodio is visible on children's devices rather than hidden, providing some transparency about monitoring.