Block Party offers a browser extension that automates the review and adjustment of privacy settings across social media platforms, addressing the risk of personal data exposure and unwanted online visibility. By deep cleaning accounts and implementing expert-recommended updates, it enhances user privacy and security without requiring extensive manual effort.
Funding
$6.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Social media users often unknowingly expose personal information due to complex and ever-changing privacy settings across various platforms. Manually reviewing and adjusting these settings is time-consuming and requires constant vigilance to prevent unintended data sharing.
Solution
Block Party offers a browser extension that automates the process of reviewing and updating privacy settings across multiple social media platforms. The extension scans user accounts, identifies potential privacy exposures, and provides expert-recommended adjustments. Users can then implement these recommendations with a few clicks, allowing Block Party to automatically update their settings and secure their online presence. This middleware approach simplifies privacy management, saving users time and effort while enhancing their overall online security.
Target Audience
Block Party targets individuals, parents, professionals, and public figures who are concerned about their online privacy and security and want an easy way to manage their social media settings.
Features
- Automated scanning of social media accounts for privacy vulnerabilities
- Expert-recommended privacy settings adjustments tailored to each platform
- One-click implementation of recommended changes
- Support for multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, X, and Venmo
- Customizable recommendations based on current user settings
- Background scanning with alerts upon completion
- Protection against doxxing, stalking, and identity theft
- Mitigation of risks associated with embarrassing old posts, location data, and transaction details