We have taken a look at five popular dating apps:
We determined how many steps it takes to permanently delete account on each one. To make it easier to understand, we crafted five narrative videos to show the account deletion process and demonstrate how frustrating it can be, as well as providing step-by-step guides.
Dating apps make account deletion purposely difficult or at times impossible, leading to very personal information of yours staying online against your wishes.
Online dating platforms enable individuals to find and connect with new people over the internet, with the intent to develop personal, romantic or sexual relationships. The vast majority of online dating services can be accessed from personal computers and mobile devices alike.
In order to work, dating apps request a lot of information from potential new members: pictures, physical locations, habits, health information and much more. This information is valuable, in that it is used to matchmake dates through the platforms’ enigmatic algorithms.
For more information on what dating apps ask of their users, check out What kind of information is required by 10 different dating applications and which are unique among them? from Digital dating: faking oneself & stolen profiles.