Hi Parent, Welcome to TinkleOnline!
What is TinkleOnline?
TinkleOnline is India’s first destination site targeted at children. It is an activity, games and social sharing site designed to be an introduction to the world of online services. TinkleOnline is owned by ACK-Media/Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. – the publishers of Tinkle magazine and Amar Chitra Katha illustrated classics. We are one of the largest and most trusted Indian providers of entertainment and education for children of all ages.
TinkleOnline addresses three key concerns:
| 1. Safe environment: |
International and Indian sites with similar functionality (i.e., social networking) are sometimes unsafe for a young audience because of inappropriate content and unsupervised online activity. All interactions in TinkleOnline are moderated.
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| 2. Wholesome entertainment: |
Unlike most ad-supported children’s websites, we have a subscription-based business model (though the site is free at launch) that allows us to be very strict about the promotions we allow. In terms of type of content, the site continues the tradition of Tinkle magazine with a mix of stories, science, travel and general knowledge. By using the interactivity of the Internet, we encourage active participation. The editorial team selects the best submissions for the magazine. |
| 3. Introduction to Indian culture: |
TinkleOnline is full of quizzes and contests that will make children curious about Indian culture, history and art. Children from all over India are members of TinkleOnline and will bring and share their ideas to the Tinkle site. |
What can my child do at TinkleOnline?
When your child registers at TinkleOnline, he becomes a member of the Tinkle virtual world where he/she can participate in a whole host of activities. Kids can write stories, create art on digital cards, play games and solve crosswords and puzzles using a simple interface. Your child’s work will be displayed in the Tinkle gallery and he/she can share it with others through email or web posting. All your child’s activities will be moderated by the TinkleOnline staff.
At a later stage, he/she can also form groups with his/her friends and create a Tinkle Club, which will have exciting new contests every month.
What is a Tinkle Club?
Tinkle Club is a place for kids to form groups and participate in activities. The goal of the Tinkle Club is to encourage team effort through contests, multi-player games and other activities. Friends who stay close by or study in the same school can come together to form a Tinkle Club by registering at the site. Every month, children will be encouraged to get together, plan and execute the Tinkle Challenge. The best teams will win prizes. Tinkle Club is still in development. Keep watching TinkleOnline for more on the Tinkle Clubs!
How safe is TinkleOnline?
Very safe! At no point will your child’s real name, address, telephone number or email id be revealed to anyone. All that the other members will see is an ‘avatar’ (a cartoon icon that will represent your child online) and a profile page, which shows the activities your child has participated in. All interactions will be moderated. All exchanges between users will only be through safe, pre-programmed messages.
What is the Tinkle Bazaar?
Each time your child participates in Tinkle Online activities, he/she gets some Tinkle Gold that is saved in his/her account. When your child has enough Tinkle Gold, it can be exchanged for gift items, including books, t-shirts and collectibles that are featured in the Tinkle Bazaar. Children can exchange Tinkle Gold collected from all the activities they have done for gift items available on the website.
If you have any queries regarding your child’s safety and privacy, feel free to contact us at tinkle@ack-media.com
Happy surfing to you and your child!
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