EliteSingles Safety Settings & Secure Dating Tips

EliteSingles is a dating platform designed for adults seeking serious, long-term relationships. It uses a compatibility algorithm based on personality tests and claims to offer higher-quality matches. However, as of 2025, concerns have grown over data privacy, romance scams, and the platform’s lack of transparency in user data handling.

This guide explains how to safely use EliteSingles by breaking down all available safety tools, privacy settings, legal protections, and advice tailored to modern online dating risks.

 

 

Age Rating & Child Safety Warning

Age Rating: 18+

Why it’s not for children: EliteSingles is exclusively for adults. The app includes mature content, no age-specific protections, and collects detailed personal data, including preferences around religion, politics, and sexuality. There are no parental controls or mechanisms to prevent underage use beyond the sign-up form.

 

 

Restrictions Available

• Profile Photo & Content Review

Photos must be uploaded and approved before going live. This reduces inappropriate or misleading images.

Steps to set up:

1. Log in and navigate to your profile.
2. Click “Add Photo.”
3. Choose a clear, current image.
4. Await moderation (up to 24 hours).

 

• Identity & Behaviour Monitoring

Automated systems flag unusual behaviour, such as repeated copy/paste messages or rapid-fire swiping. Moderators also review flagged accounts.

Tip: Report suspicious behaviour to assist moderators and improve detection accuracy.

 

• Limited Messaging Without Match

Users cannot message unless they’ve been matched through the personality test system. This blocks unwanted messages from random users.

 

SSL Encryption (Automatic)

All data and messages are encrypted in transit using SSL. There’s no user input required.

 

• Profile Visibility & Deactivation

Users can make their profile invisible to search or deactivate their account.

Steps to manage:

1. Go to My Account > Profile Settings.
2. Adjust the Visibility toggle.
3. To deactivate, select “Temporarily Hide My Profile”.

 

• Permanent Account Deletion

Users can request complete account deletion, including data.

Steps to delete account:

1. Visit My Account > Privacy Settings.
2. Click Delete My Account.
3. Confirm with password and verify via email.

 

 

Safety Settings and Why They Matter and Tips

• Personality Matching Algorithm

Why it matters: Creates curated matches and avoids spammy swipe culture.

Tip: Answer the questionnaire honestly for better compatibility and fewer mismatched conversations.

 

• Profile Photo Guidelines

Why it matters: Realistic photos improve authenticity.

Tip: Use solo photos with neutral backgrounds. Avoid filters or distractions.

 

• Behaviour Reporting Tools

Why it matters: Enables fast action against abuse, fraud, or impersonation.

Steps to report a profile:

1. Tap the three-dot menu on the profile.
2. Click Report Profile.
3. Choose a reason and add context (screenshots if needed).

 

• Privacy Controls

Why it matters: Shields personal info and prevents targeted advertising.

 

Steps to manage settings:

1. Go to My Account > Privacy Settings.
2. Turn off ad personalisation.
3. Disable location-based matching.
4. Review what data is stored.

 

• Accessing Support

Why it matters: Helpful when facing suspicious users or platform issues.

Steps to access:

1. Scroll to the bottom and tap Help Centre.
2. Use contact form for urgent safety-related issues.

 

 

How to Use the Platform Safely

• Use a strong, unique password and keep it private.
• Never share contact details, home address, or workplace in your profile.
• Avoid linking social media accounts until trust is established.
• Stick to EliteSingles messaging until you verify the person’s identity.
• Don’t send sensitive photos.
• Enable profile visibility restrictions for privacy.

 

 

Essential Safety Advice for 2025

• Reverse-image search all profile photos.
• Watch for inconsistencies in age, grammar, and story.
• Romance scammers use quick emotional bonding—remain cautious.
• Always meet in public and tell a friend your plans.
• Bring your own transport to any date.
• Take breaks from dating apps to protect mental health.

 

 

Concerns for Users as Highlighted in 2025

• Data harvesting: Mozilla lists EliteSingles as “Privacy Not Included.”
• No two-factor authentication (2FA) at the time of writing.
• Vague data-sharing policies raise concerns around third-party access.
• Lack of in-app video chat increases fake profile risk.
• No built-in age verification tech beyond checkbox confirmation.

 

 

Why These Tools and Habits Matter

EliteSingles includes settings and moderation, but user habits are the best line of defence. Understanding privacy controls, staying sceptical, and applying cautious behaviour keeps you safer.

These habits:

• Reduce scam exposure
• Protect your personal identity
• Set standards for respectful engagement
• Promote healthy digital interactions

 

 

Legal Compliance & Platform Support

EliteSingles is legally required to meet safety regulations in several regions:

• Ireland: Online Safety Commissioner
• UK: Online Safety Act (2025)
• USA: Federal Trade Commission
• EU: Covered under GDPR and DSA

If you’re a victim of fraud, report directly to your regional authority.

 

 

Further Reading

EliteSingles Official Website (2025) – Platform & safety overview
https://www.elitesingles.com/

EliteSingles Safety Guide (2025) – In-app safety tips
https://www.elitesingles.com/staying-safe

eSafety Australia – EliteSingles (2025) – Government safety advice
https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/elitesingles

Mozilla Privacy Not Included (2024) – Platform privacy risks
https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/elite-singles/

Google Play Store (2025) – Data practices transparency
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.spark.elitesingles.android.app.m1

The Guardian – Online dating safety tips (2025)
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/may/14/online-dating-advice-how-to-stay-safe

FTC Romance Scams (2025) – Scam prevention
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-you-need-know-about-romance-scams

 

 

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