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New Guide Offers Expert Safety Tips for Chatting with Matches, Meeting IRL, or Catching a Ride<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 16, 2024 \u2014 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 of students across 2,000+ colleges and universities nationwide with information on how to navigate the dating scene safely.<\/p>\n

Together, they\u2019ve created a new guide in consultation with campus safety experts that highlights ways to date smarter and safer on- and off-campus. The guide also highlights ways to leverage app-specific tools like Verification and Reporting on Tinder and Hinge, and how to Check Your Ride before getting into an Uber.<\/p>\n

\u201cCollege is a time for new experiences and connections, and dating apps often play a big role in that journey,\u201d\u00a0said Tasha Menaker, Senior Director of Social Impact at Match Group<\/strong>. \u201cAt Match Group, our priority is making sure that these connections are not only exciting but also safe for everyone involved. We\u2019re proud to partner with Uber and It\u2019s On Us to provide students with the knowledge they need to date confidently and securely.\u201d<\/p>\n

The goal is to arm students with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe and have the most positive dating experiences possible \u2014 whether they\u2019re chatting with matches, meeting in person, or catching a ride. New and returning students can snag these guides from a local \u2018It\u2019s On Us\u2019 chapter, through a campus ambassador, or online. Additional materials will be distributed throughout the school year.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt It\u2019s On Us, our priority is to ensure that all students are able to pursue an education that is free from sexual violence,\u201d\u00a0said Tracey Vitchers, Executive Director of It\u2019s On Us<\/strong>. \u201cFor many young students, college is the first time they will use dating apps or rideshare to connect with potential romantic partners. It\u2019s critical that students are provided with the knowledge and resources that will help them safely and respectfully navigate their dating experiences from online, to in real life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Uber, safety is at the core of everything that we do, which is why we\u2019ve developed in-app safety features like Share My Trip, Safety Preferences and Pin Verification, to give riders additional peace of mind when they are on a trip,\u201d\u00a0said Emilie Boman, Director of Safety Public Policy at Uber<\/strong>. \u201cUnderstanding that students have places to go, and people to meet, we\u2019ve partnered with Match Group and It\u2019s On Us, to provide them with essential tips and information, empowering them to feel secure wherever they travel.\u201d<\/p>\n

This partnership is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at reaching college students. In 2020,\u00a0Tinder partnered with \u2018It\u2019s On Us\u2019<\/a>\u00a0to launch the first-ever national tour providing sexual assault prevention training for college students, by college students. Tinder also recently rolled out\u00a0Share My Date<\/a>, a feature that allows users to share their date plans\u2014including location, date, time, and a photo of their match\u2014directly with friends and loved ones from within the app up to 30 days in advance. Match Group, Uber, and \u2018It\u2019s On Us\u2019 remain committed to helping campuses foster a culture of safety and respect in every interaction, both online and off.<\/p>\n

About Match Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder\u00ae, Hinge\u00ae, Match\u00ae, Meetic\u00ae, OkCupid\u00ae, Pairs\u2122, PlentyOfFish\u00ae, Azar\u00ae, BLK\u00ae, and more, each built to increase our users’ likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.<\/p>\n

About Uber<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uber\u2019s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 42 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.<\/p>\n

About It\u2019s On Us<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s On Us is building the movement to combat campus sexual assault by engaging all students, including young men, through grassroots organizing, prevention education programs, and large-scale culture change campaigns. Founded as an initiative of the Obama-Biden White House, It\u2019s On Us has grown into the nation\u2019s largest student organizing program dedicated to college sexual assault prevention, activating students on hundreds of campuses through awareness and education programs. It\u2019s On Us is committed to shifting the culture around campus sexual assault through partnerships with media and brands that engage with millions of college students every day. It\u2019s On Us is an initiative of Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Learn more here.<\/p>\n

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