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New Guide Offers Expert Safety Tips for Chatting with Matches, Meeting IRL, or Catching a Ride September 16, 2024 — Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, is teaming up with Uber and It’s On Us, the largest US nonprofit program in the U.S. dedicated to college sexual assault prevention, to empower millions […]

Tech Against Scams includes leading tech firms, Match Group, Coinbase, Meta, and Ripple who will work together to help prevent and disrupt financial scams throughout the lifecycle of a scam LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today tech companies across social media, dating apps, financial institutions and crypto are announcing a new coalition, Tech […]

Feature rolled out on Tinder, Plenty of Fish and Meetic beginning in 2021, and over time intervention prevented 500 million potentially problematic or harassing messages from being sent Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – Today Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced the safety feature “Are You Sure?” (AYS?) is expanding to millions of users across a suite of […]

Match Group’s 2nd Annual Global Giving Day Match Group is set to launch their 2nd Annual Global Giving Day on November 28! This ambitious initiative will span multiple continents, uniting team members from New York to Seoul in a collective effort to make a positive impact on the world. Last year, inaugural results set a […]

In collaboration with Advocating Against Romance Scammers, together we are calling out all the mean people that online users may encounter attempting to love bomb or ask for money.     LOS ANGELES, California, October 2nd, 2023 – Today Tinder and its parent company, Match Group (MTCH), are collaborating with Mean Girls actor Jonathan Bennett […]

In July 2018, Match Group established the industry’s first Advisory Council with cross-functional safety leaders and experts across gender-based violence, child exploitation, and anti-human trafficking. This council has helped advise the company on the current standards and technology and provide meaningful recommendations to build and promote best practices and standards across our industry. Five years […]

Users across Tinder, Hinge, Meetic, Ourtime and Zweisam will begin seeing messages on ways they can date safely this summer and all year long   Summer is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time for singles to catch up on the best practices for safe dating, from the very first message to in-person encounters. […]

New Initiative With Non-Profit A Call To Men Invites Men Into The Conversation Around The Diversity Of Experiences All Daters Bring To Relationships Aly Raisman Shares Her Perspective On The Impact Personal Experiences And Backgrounds Have In New And Existing Relationships   DALLAS, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced a […]

Match Group today announced it is the newest Tech Coalition member. The Tech Coalition brings together technology leaders from around the globe to all work together to combat online child sexual abuse and exploitation. “Each new member that joins the Tech Coalition strengthens their individual efforts and our collective capacity to combat child sexual exploitation […]

Over the last several years romance scams have grown in popularity. Match Group has taken steps to help prevent and warn users of potential scams or fraud using AI tools to detect words and phrases and proactively intervene. We have also implemented various ways to warn users of potential scams or fraud, from in app […]

The upgrade makes Photo Verification more secure, and members can choose to only chat with others who are Photo Verified   Tinder, the world’s most popular dating app, is strengthening its Photo Verification process by asking members to take a selfie video, a better way for them to prove who they are. Additionally, Photo Verified […]

On Giving Tuesday 2022, Match Group held Global Giving Day, when Match Group employees around the world volunteered for dozens of projects that improve our communities. On November 29, employees dedicated roughly 800 cumulative hours supporting diverse causes. Team members in the United States, Canada, Korea, India, France, Ireland, England, Belgium, Spain, and many who […]

Health care, immigration, jobs and the economy are key issues for Latino singles heading into midterm elections DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chispa, the #1 dating app made for U.S. Latinx singles, has reunited with the grassroots political organization Voto Latino to educate, empower, and mobilize the next generation of Latinx voters for the 2022 midterm election. The two organizations […]

Last year, Texas passed Senate Bill 1 (SB1), making it more difficult for many Texans to vote. This law disproportionately burdens Latinx, Black, and Asian voters, and makes it harder for individuals with language barriers or disabilities to get help casting their ballot. Texas law also requires specific training for deputy registrars to assist with […]

Today, Tinder & Match Group have launched a campaign to advocate for the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. This landmark legislation would protect the right to same-sex and interracial marriage, and would require federal government to recognize their validity. In July, the US House of Representatives passed this important legislation with broad bipartisan support. […]

It seems like every day brings a story of new legislation that seeks to strip away the freedoms of LGBTQIA+ individuals. But legacy rules also continue to burden this community. Because of an outdated and discriminatory policy, men who have sex with men have been effectively barred from donating blood by the Food and Drug […]

With the warmer months finally here, we are entering what many singles have been longing for – a summer of fun, love, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re newly single or are an online dating veteran, we want to remind everyone about ways to create communication rooted in respect, both on and off the app. Online […]

The $100,000 fund will help cover the cost of education for future therapists who are committed to supporting underrepresented communities. NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 – (NASDAQ: MTCH) This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Hinge is announcing an industry-first fund to ensure future daters from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities have access to empathetic […]

General public and Tinder members will now have low-cost access to records of violence and abuse. National Domestic Violence Hotline partners with Match Group to integrate resources on Garbo.   DALLAS and NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, Garbo’s new online background check platform will be made available to the general public in […]

Tinder, Match, Ourtime, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish to Encourage UK Users to “Join the Boosted”  DALLAS, Feb. 11, 2022 — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it is partnering with the government of the United Kingdom for the second time to promote COVID-19 booster vaccinations across its leading UK brands. Through the month of […]

Last month, the Center for Crime Prevention and Security, together with the Ministry of Justice and Security, Match Group, the Online Dating Association, the Fraud Helpdesk, Slachtofferhulp Nederland and the Municipality of Amsterdam, launched the ‘Check your date!’ campaign to educate daters on how to spot signs of romance fraud and better protect themselves online. […]

After spending most of 2021 under some form of restrictions, the majority of Japanese singles (63%) say they are eager to date again, and restaurants are starting to see customers come back, according to a recent study from dating app Pairs.* To help ease these burdens and promote safer dating, Pairs has partnered with health […]

Tinder, BLK, Chispa, and OkCupid Will Launch Campaigns To Support Safety-Focused Organizations  Match Group has teamed up with me too. International for GivingTuesday campaigns across the U.S., with apps including Tinder, BLK, Chispa, and OkCupid participating. The brands are running campaigns to raise awareness and giving in support of women-led grassroots organizations that promote safety, […]

As posted on Fortune. Many women live in constant fear for their safety. We all know the statistics, through our mothers, daughters, friends, and coworkers. One in five women has been sexually assaulted, and one in three has experienced mental and emotional abuse in a relationship during her lifetime, according to academic research and surveys by […]

DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2021 — Match Group announced today that it will launch the first-ever law enforcement portal for the dating industry in the coming weeks, further cementing Match Group’s commitment to safety by creating a new system that will support those investigating dating violence on a global basis. This is Match Group’s latest effort to […]

Tinder, LoveScout24, and Zweisam Will Let Users Show Their Vaccine Status  DALLAS, September 2, 2021 — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it is working with the Austrian Federal Chancellery to promote COVID-19 vaccinations across its leading Austrian brands including Tinder, LoveScout24, and Zweisam. The apps will run ads for the government’s “Österreich impft” Campaign, […]

Tinder, Match, OurTime, OkCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish Will Let Users Show Their Vaccine Status  DALLAS, July 15, 2021 — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it is working with the government of Ireland to promote COVID-19 vaccinations across its leading brands in Ireland including Tinder, Match, OurTime, OkCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish. […]

Tinder, Meetic, and DisonsDemain Will Let Users Show Their Vaccine Status DALLAS, July 15, 2021 — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it is accelerating efforts in France to promote Covid-19 vaccination. The campaign will be twofold. Partnership with the French Government Match Group will start donating ad space to the government of France to […]

Match Group is proud to announce today ongoing improvements and investments resulting from this year’s comprehensive review of sexual misconduct reporting, moderation, and response across Match Group’s dating platforms conducted by RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Over the past several months, RAINN has worked with employees across product, customer care, and safety teams […]

Tinder, Match, OurTime, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish Will Let Users Show Their Vaccine Status  DALLAS, June 7, 2021 — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it is working with the government of the United Kingdom to promote COVID-19 vaccinations across its leading UK brands including Tinder, Match, OurTime, OkCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish. […]

Tinder, Match, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, BLK, Chispa Will Give Vaccinated U.S. Users Dating “Boosts” DALLAS, May 21, 2021 — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today it has teamed up with the White House to promote COVID-19 vaccinations across its leading U.S. brands including Tinder, Match, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, BLK and Chispa. Campaigns […]

LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2021 – Tinder is rolling out Are You Sure? (AYS?), a first-of-its-kind feature in the dating space that is reducing harassment in the app. AYS? has already reduced inappropriate language in messages sent by more than 10 percent in early testing. AYS? serves as a real-time warning to think twice about their […]

Company Will Make a Significant Contribution To Female-Founded Non-Profit To Accelerate Growth & Adoption Across Tech Industry DALLAS and NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it has made a significant contribution to Garbo — a female-founded, first-of-its-kind, non-profit background check platform. Garbo provides historical information about violence […]

At Match Group, we create dating apps to spark romantic connections, and we spend our days thinking of better ways to bring people together. But we know we’re not insulated from the divisive, politically-charged atmosphere that is dominating headlines and conversations. That’s why we want to communicate clearly about where we stand. With our policies […]

RAINN – the Nation’s Leading Anti-Sexual Violence Organization – to Help Strengthen Match Group’s Sexual Misconduct Reporting, Moderation, and Response Processes DALLAS, Dec. 7, 2020 — Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced a partnership with RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, to conduct a comprehensive review of sexual misconduct reporting, moderation, and response across […]

Match Group, the Dutch Center for Crime Prevention and Security (CCV), and Ministry of Justice and Security  are partnering with the Fraud Helpdesk and Victim Support Netherlands on a campaign to raise awareness about romance fraud launching today. As part of this partnership, Match Group will be running a series of romance fraud protection banners […]

Interim Regulation would permit continued active searching for illicit material Today, Match Group expressed its support for the European Commission’s (EC) Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) Interim Regulation to the European Electronic Communications Code. The Interim Regulation would help make clear that increased privacy protections set to become effective on December 21, 2020 do not […]

Interim Regulation would permit continued active searching for illicit material Today, Match Group expressed its support for the European Commission’s (EC) Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) Interim Regulation to the European Electronic Communications Code. The Interim Regulation would help make clear that increased privacy protections set to become effective on December 21, 2020 do not […]

At Match Group, we believe that everyone should have a safe and positive dating experience. This is fundamental to our values, and to our success as a business. We are a portfolio of several major dating brands spanning various languages across numerous countries. In recent years, we have been working toward uniform policies across all […]

At Match Group, we believe that everyone should have a safe and positive dating experience. This is fundamental to our values, and to our success as a business. We are a portfolio of several major dating brands spanning various languages across numerous countries. In recent years, we have been working toward uniform policies across all […]

At Match Group, we know that making romantic connections is one of the most sensitive and personal ways people use the internet today. That’s why we have implemented a privacy by design approach to our apps. Not only do we abide by all applicable laws, we deliver to our members the most trusted experience in […]

At Match Group, we know that making romantic connections is one of the most sensitive and personal ways people use the internet today. That’s why we have implemented a privacy by design approach to our apps. Not only do we abide by all applicable laws, we deliver to our members the most trusted experience in […]

Match Group is committed to doing what we can to improve online safety. That’s why we wholeheartedly support the Protecting Our KIDS Act. We thank Congresswoman Kuster (D-NH-02) and Congressman Gonzalez (R-OH-16) for leading the fight on this important issue. The Protecting Our KIDS Act is exactly the type of legislation that we need to help keep people safe […]

Today, Match Group announced its partnership with the UK Government to better protect its members against the risks posed by romance fraud. In the initial phase of the project, Match Group is collaborating with the City of London Police (CoLP), the national lead force for fraud in the UK, in a month-long campaign. As part […]

With the bipartisan introduction of the EARN IT Act, Congresswoman Garcia and Congresswoman Wagner are sending an important message that more needs to be done to ensure that children are safe online. Match Group supports their efforts and looks forward to working with them to ensure this bill becomes law. Match Group is committed to […]

Match Group today announced that Tracey Breeden, former Head of Women’s Safety and Gender-Based Violence Operations at Uber, will join the company as its new Head of Safety and Social Advocacy. In the new role, Breeden will oversee Match Group’s trust and safety policies and initiatives across its global portfolio of dating products, including Tinder, […]

Match Group announced today that Alphonso David, President of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, and Natalie Ludaway, the former Chief Deputy Attorney General for the District of Columbia, have joined the Match Group Advisory Council (MGAC). They will add to Match Group’s industry-leading […]

Match Group joined the WePROTECT Global Alliance, an international movement dedicated to global action to end children’s sexual exploitation online. As part of our membership, we have also adopted the Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, which has been developed and endorsed by the Five Country governments (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and […]

Match Group announced membership as a founding supporter of the Trust & Safety Professional Association (TSPA). The TSPA is comprised of global professionals who develop and enforce principles and policies that define acceptable behavior and content online. Founded by Adelin Cai, Alexander Macgillivray, Clara Tsao, and Eric Goldman, TSPA is a forum for Trust and […]

How All Tech Companies Can Keep Kids Safe Online Everyone agrees that they want to stop the sexual exploitation of children online. The problem is getting everyone to agree on how to do it. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have offered a framework for how to do this by introducing the […]

Jan 23 2020 Match Group today announced that it has invested in and partnered with Noonlight – a first-of-its-kind safety company that provides emergency response services and personal safety products. Match Group plans to roll out Noonlight’s advanced technology to U.S. users across its various brands, beginning with Tinder on January 28. This partnership is […]

Match Group made clear its ongoing commitment to protecting users’ privacy and data today in response to a Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) report that looked at advertising and user data practices of top mobile apps. While the report mentions Match Group products OkCupid and Tinder in a discussion of mobile apps that share data with […]

Jul 24 2019 It’s no secret that we believe everyone has the right to live how they want to live and love who they want to love. And while there are still efforts to protect our freedoms from LGBTQ discrimination here in U.S., it’s important to remember that there are still nearly 70 countries around […]

Match Group announced that Catherine Chen, Chief Program Officer of Polaris, has joined the Match Group Advisory Council (MGAC) today. She will be joining the group of experts and advocates involved in the study and prevention of sexual assault, abuse, online harassment and related issues. Catherine Chen will be joining the MGAC in an effort […]

Match Group created the Match Group Advisory Council (MGAC), a group of industry-leading experts and advocates involved in the study and prevention of sexual assault, abuse, online harassment, and related issues. The MGAC will have an integral role in the development of Match Group’s safety features and resources and provide guidance on policies and product. […]