Before you share information
Privacy choices apply to both the website you use and the people you meet.
Audit your information exposure
Review photos, identifying details, messages, and what to do if information is misused.
Read the guide →Choose your profile visibility
Decide whether HSV belongs in the bio or a later private conversation.
Read the guide →Check the platform controls
Look for privacy settings, reporting, renewal terms, and clear feature limits.
Read the guide →When a connection moves offline
A familiar diagnosis or a friendly call is not a complete safety check.
Plan an independent first meeting
Choose a public setting, arrange transportation, and decide your boundaries.
Read the guide →Protect privacy where people know you
Balance local familiarity, travel, and an outing you can leave on your own.
Read the guide →Respond when a reaction crosses a line
Know the difference between a respectful no and threats or exposure.
Read the guide →For broader guidance, review RAINN's safer-dating resources. No checklist can guarantee another person's behavior. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
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