Safety and privacy: simple rules that work
For safety and privacy, choose a public place, keep it time-boxed, use your own transport, tell a friend, and follow our dating safety tips.
Keep personal details gradual: use in-app messaging first, avoid sharing workplace or home specifics early, and be cautious if someone tries to rush trust. If a match asks for money, gift cards, travel fees, or “help” of any kind, treat it as a clear red flag.
Hold your boundaries without explaining too much: if you feel pressured to move off-platform, share private photos, or commit quickly, it’s okay to step back. Use block and report tools when something feels off, then refocus on respectful conversations.
Do
- Keep early plans public-first and easy to end.
- Share contact details only when trust builds.
- Check consistency across photos and profile details.
- Ask one or two calm questions about intent and pace.
- Trust discomfort signals and slow things down.
- Use block/report if you see pressure or manipulation.
Don’t
- Send money, gift cards, or travel fees—ever.
- Share your home address or private routine early.
- Let anyone rush you into off-platform contact.
- Ignore repeated boundary-pushing or guilt tactics.
- Over-explain why you’re saying “not yet.”
- Stay in a chat that makes you feel unsafe or pressured.