Website Protection (iOS & Android)

1. Purpose & Privacy Boundaries

Switch to the Protection tab in the bottom navigation bar to configure Website Protection. This feature adds intentional friction before opening high-risk adult websites or custom domains you choose to restrict.

Privacy Guarantee: Domain matching and filtering happen 100% locally on your device on both iOS and Android. Transform never collects, stores, or uploads your browsing history or network traffic to any external server.

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2. iOS Website Protection Setup & Parameters

On iOS (requires iOS 15.6 or later), Transform uses Apple’s native Safari Content Blocker and Screen Time APIs.

Setup Steps:

1. Open iOS Settings → Safari → Extensions;
2. Enable the Transform content blocker extension and allow permissions across websites;
3. Return to the Protection tab in Transform, toggle on Website Protection, and complete Screen Time authorization if prompted.

Rule Parameters:

• Built-in High-Risk Rule Set: Automatically blocks common adult domains in Safari and system-managed web views.
• Custom Blocked Domains: Add specific domains (such as video-portal.net) that act as personal triggers; subdomains are automatically covered.

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3. Android Website Protection Setup & Parameters

On Android, Transform uses a Local DNS Loopback VPN service running strictly on your device to intercept DNS lookups for restricted domains without routing your internet traffic through any remote proxy server.

Setup Steps:

1. Open the Protection tab and toggle on Website Protection;
2. Review the local VPN permission explanation dialog and approve the system connection prompt;
3. Once the status card shows Active with the locked shield icon, local filtering is running.

Rule Parameters:

1. Built-in Filter List: Blocks known adult domains across standard and incognito browser tabs.
2. Custom Blocklist: Add specific websites you want to block on your device.
3. Custom Allowlist (Whitelist): If a normal website is inadvertently affected, add its domain to the Allowlist—allowlist rules take priority over built-in rules.

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4. Troubleshooting Website Protection

1. Some websites still load after enabling protection?
   • iOS: Verify that the extension is enabled under Settings → Safari → Extensions, and clear your browser cache for previously visited pages;
   • Android: Some browsers enable encrypted “Secure DNS” (DNS-over-HTTPS) by default, which bypasses local system DNS filtering. Open your browser’s privacy/security settings and turn off “Use Secure DNS” so local filtering can take effect.
2. How do I pause or turn off protection?
   • Simply toggle off Website Protection inside the Protection tab, or add a specific domain to your Allowlist.