About DigitalCap
Our Mission
DigitalCap exists to help people navigate the digital world safely, respectfully, and confidently. Whether you're protecting your own digital life, helping a child or older adult, supporting someone as a caregiver, or teaching students, this is a resource built for you.
How We Build Our Content
All information on DigitalCap is adapted from trusted, authoritative sources in digital safety, child development, and online security. We don't write original research; we synthesize and simplify information from the experts so it's easy to understand and use.
Our content is reviewed regularly to stay current with evolving apps, trends, and threats.
Sources & Credits
We adapt content from:
- Common Sense Media: Independent nonprofit providing media reviews, parental guidance, and digital literacy resources
- NCMEC/NetSmartz: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's awareness and prevention programs
- FTC OnGuardOnline: Federal Trade Commission's consumer education site for internet safety and privacy
- ConnectSafely: Nonprofit organization providing research-based digital safety education
- Internet Matters: UK-based charity helping families navigate digital life safely
- StaySafeOnline.org: National Cyber Security Alliance's awareness and education programs
- TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Discord, and other platforms' official safety centers
Privacy & Data
Most DigitalCap tools work directly in your browser. Quiz scores and checklist progress are saved locally on your device and are not designed to sync between devices.
Some features, such as submitting an app suggestion or other feedback, send the information you choose to provide to DigitalCap so the submission can be reviewed. DigitalCap does not require you to provide personal information to browse its educational content.
Not Medical or Legal Advice
DigitalCap is an educational resource, not a substitute for professional advice. If your child is experiencing severe cyberbullying, self-harm, or abuse, please contact:
- CyberTipline: cybertipline.org (report exploitation to NCMEC)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Local law enforcement or emergency services if you're in immediate danger
Found Something Inaccurate?
If you've found inaccurate information, a broken link, or any issue with this site, please let us know. This resource is meant to help people stay safe online, so your feedback matters.
License & Use
DigitalCap is designed to be useful and shareable. Feel free to:
- Share the site with others who may find it useful
- Print pages for offline use or classroom discussions
- Use it as a reference in presentations or guides
If you're using it in a professional or educational context, please attribute the original sources we cite (Common Sense Media, FTC, NCMEC, etc.).
Acknowledgments
This hub was built with a simple philosophy: everyone deserves access to clear, trustworthy information about digital safety without paywalls, ads, or complex jargon. We're grateful to the organizations and researchers who have done the hard work of understanding online risks and solutions.