BowerBird gives you multiple ways to control your content.
Default settings
By default, only a verified journalist who is logged in can download, and this can only occur if the BowerKit is active.
Access Control
You can turn on access control on a BowerKit, which will require a journalist request access and be approved by you, before downloading content. While this gives you complete control it also limits your publishing potential. The request and approval process creates friction for the journalist and will typically mean you get published less.
Access levels
If you do have access control on, you can choose the following access levels to give someone.
View only
Low-res downloads
High-res downloads
Hide your BowerKit
When a BowerKit is hidden, it will not be shown on Discover or search results. It does not secure you BowerKit and anyone with a link to the BowerKit will be able to view it.