Editorial Guidelines

At Digital Safety Squad, our mission is to provide clear, trustworthy, and actionable advice to help individuals, families, and small businesses stay safe online. Our editorial guidelines reflect our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and real-world usefulness.

Last updated: 9th June 2025

What You Can Expect from Our Content

Every guide and article is crafted with care — built on facts, reviewed by professionals, and always updated.

1. Accuracy and Fact-Checking

All content is thoroughly researched using credible, up-to-date sources.
We fact-check claims, statistics, and product details before publishing.
When new information becomes available, we update our content promptly and transparently.

2. First-Hand Testing

We test every product or tool we recommend – directly and independently.
Our hands-on experience is the foundation of our reviews and comparisons.
We share both strengths and limitations of tools to help users make informed decisions.

3. Expert Collaboration

Where appropriate, we consult with cybersecurity professionals, digital safety specialists, and industry experts to ensure accuracy and relevance.Their insights help us validate our
content, particularly for technical topics or emerging threats.

4. Independence and Transparency

We maintain full editorial independence from brands, advertisers, and affiliate partners.
If we earn a commission from a product link, it does not influence our evaluation.
All commercial content includes clear affiliate disclosures.

5. Product Independence

We sell a small selection of digital accessories in our online shop.
These products are completely unrelated to the services or tools we review.
We maintain a strict separation between editorial content and our store to ensure reviews remain honest, unbiased, and experience-based.

6. Content Review and Approval

Every article is written or reviewed by our editorial team with deep industry experience.
Articles are reviewed for clarity, accuracy, and usefulness before publication.
Our co-founders, Jade Artry (Editor-in-Chief) and Nick Francis (Editorial Director), personally oversee the editorial process.

7. Language and Readability

We aim to make complex digital safety topics understandable for all audiences – not just tech experts.
Our tone is clear, helpful, and non-alarmist.
We avoid jargon unless necessary, and always explain technical terms in plain language.

8. Content Updates

We regularly review and update existing articles to reflect product changes, pricing updates, and new threats.
Each article includes a “Last Updated” date so readers know how current the information is.

Corrections & Feedback

We take accuracy seriously. If we make an error, we correct it swiftly and transparently.

Spotted an error? Reach out to us.
Your trust is our top priority.

Editorial Guidelines

What You Can Expect from Our Content

Expert-Created

Independent

Updated

Practical