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eHarmony Safety Settings & Secure Dating Tips

eHarmony Safety Settings 2025

eHarmony Safety Settings & Secure Dating Tips

eHarmony remains one of the longest-running dating platforms, known for connecting individuals looking for long-term relationships. As of 2025, while it promotes itself as a serious and secure dating app, there are still online safety risks such as romance scams, privacy breaches, and emotional manipulation.

This updated guide explains how to use eHarmony safely, outlines all settings, legal compliance, and step-by-step advice for configuring its safety features.

 

 

eHarmony Age Rating & Child Safety Warning

Age Rating: 18+

Why It’s Not Suitable for Children: eHarmony is an adult dating service. It connects strangers for romantic purposes, contains adult conversation, and has no built-in protections for underage users. The platform is unsuitable for minors.

Age Assurance Status: eHarmony does not currently require biometric or official document-based age verification. Users self-declare age at sign-up. This means eHarmony is not yet compliant with Ireland’s Online Safety Act, the UK’s Online Safety Act, or the EU Digital Services Act.

 

 

Restrictions Available

  • Messaging Limitations – You can only message users after a mutual match or guided communication. This reduces spam.
  • Photo & Content Moderation – Uploaded images are reviewed by eHarmony moderators.
  • Reporting & Blocking Tools – Users can report or block others from profile or chat views. Reports are reviewed by the moderation team.

 

 

Safety Settings and Why They Matter

1. Blocking & Reporting

Why it matters: Essential for stopping harmful users and reporting abuse or fraud.

Setup Instructions:

  1. Visit the user’s profile or open the chat.
  2. Select the three-dot menu.
  3. Choose Block or Report.

Tip: Always block and report any user who pressures you to move the conversation off-platform or requests personal information.

 

2. Profile Privacy

Why it matters: Prevents your information from being too visible and helps you control who sees what.

Setup Instructions:

  1. Tap on Settings > Profile Visibility.
  2. Adjust who can view your photos and full profile.

Tip: Use the “Hide Profile” feature when you want to browse or take a break without deleting your account.

 

3. Match Preferences & Filters

Why it matters: Helps reduce unwanted matches or messages.

Setup Instructions:

  1. Go to Discovery Preferences.
  2. Filter matches based on age, location, lifestyle, and values.

Tip: Be specific in your preferences to avoid irrelevant or mismatched interactions.

 

 

How to Use the eHarmony Platform Safely

  • Don’t share your phone number, email, or social profiles until trust is established.
  • Never send money or gifts to someone you’ve met online.
  • Keep all communication within the eHarmony app.
  • Take your time—genuine users will never rush you.

 

Essential Safety Advice

  • Romance scams are still one of the biggest threats. Watch for red flags like requests for money, rushed intimacy, or evasive behaviour.
  • Always do reverse image searches on profile photos.
  • Talk to a trusted friend about your experience before meeting someone.
  • Set clear boundaries and listen to your instincts. If something feels off, stop contact.

 

 

Concerns for Users as Highlighted in 2025

  • Lacks age assurance measures required by July 2025 laws
  • Fake profiles can still appear despite moderation
  • No live customer service chat for urgent abuse reporting
  • Emotional manipulation and grooming may go unreported if users do not know how to act

 

 

Why These Tools and Habits Matter

Online dating can be empowering and rewarding, but also risky. Using eHarmony’s safety tools and your own judgment helps:

  • Avoid scams
  • Protect your personal details
  • Engage in healthy, respectful online relationships

Responsible use of these features sets the standard for safer online communities.

 

 

Legal Compliance & Platform Support

 

 

Further Reading

 

 

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