Block particular apps for info privacy/parental control

Could anyone provide me with a link to request that: blocking or locking (via password) individual apps be a feature that Apple developers integrate into their new software updates?
Reasons:
1) Protecting info privacy when letting others use the device.
2) Preventing access to apps that include unfiltered access to the internet via built-in browsers, even when Safari is disabled. Examples include Google and Bing search which are rated only 4+
3) Apple's current Restrictions features are decent, but put blanket restrictions on many legitimately good apps when the appstore is disabled. Makes functionality of any iDevice very limited.
I know I'm not the only one requesting these features, and the only solutions I see on the web are jailbreaking the device, but I do not see that as an option.
I see the people at the following 3rd-party organization developing such an app, but shouldn't this be a native feature provided by Apple? http://www.appcertain.com/
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Hello, I wondered if you got through to Microsoft and they managed to change your parental control options?  I am having the same problem as you with downloading apps on my son's phone - need parental control, but it doesn't let me carry it out comes out with a error code and says contact support.
I tried to contact Microsoft but they put me on hold - sending my call to America and India (was on hold for an hour or so).  I have logged a complaint and emailed Microsoft but still nobody gets back to me.
So currently have a  phone for my son but he cannot download apps.  Dont want to reinstall as he will have to change all his details on Xbox and all his avitars etc (friends) - we want to keep his same email address.
Driving me crazy and Microsoft not coming forward with any advice.  All I want to do is adjust my parental control to let my son download apps.
Appreciate any help please. Thank You

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