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LoveFinda.com Guide to Safe Dating.

Always use sound judgement and common sense.
loveFinda.com and indeed the Internet, is a great place for meeting and socialising with new friends and contacts, as well as for developing long and lasting relationships. All members who have joined loveFinda.com whether they are subscribers or not, agree to abide by a strict code of conduct (as outlined in our terms and conditions of membership) but, until you get to know someone well, please take extreme care in every situation and use your own instincts and best judgement when interacting with and most importantly when meeting up with members who you have through this service.
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Never include any personal or identifying information in your Profile.
Never include any information in your profile or in any correspondence with a member you have met through this service that may allude to your actual identity, unless you feel absolutely comfortable with the person you are in correspondence with, and believe you know them well enough to provide them with the information.
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Beware of anyone who continually harasses you or tries to get personal information from you.
A person who is genuine with their intentions will not harass you for information about yourself, but would rather understand the need to be cautious when meeting people for the first time, be it through a dating service such as loveFinda.com or indeed in person. Avoid any member who presses you continuously for any information you do not wish to give. Please report the member immediately to the loveFinda.com management team who will take the appropriate action. You also have the option to block any member you feel is harassing you.
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Remember you are always in control.
You are in control of how and when you meet up with somebody. If you do not feel ready then they have to respect that. You should never feel obligated to do anything you are not happy with or meet anyone - despite your level of online communication. The benefit of getting to know people online is that you can really get to know the person over time before you decide whether to pursue a relationship with them in person.
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Arrange meetings in public places.
If your relationship has developed to a level where you decide to meet offline please ensure you use common sense. Always meet in a public place and always tell someone where you are going and how long you plan to be there for. Arrange to check in with them at regular intervals.
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Set a time limit for your first meeting.
It is adviseable to set a time limit for your first meeting. If you are getting along well you can always extend it. If you are feeling uncomfortable at any time you may make your excuses and leave.
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Be aware of telltale behavioural traits.
You can never be absolutely sure about someone's background or real personality traits so be sure look out for any signs that may give rise to unpredictable, irrational or aggressive behaviour. These can sometimes reveal a different nature than what you have been led to believe through your online interactions. If you are uncomfortable you may leave at any time.
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Always be cautious and take all necessary precautions.
Your personal safety is paramount; so always make sure you use your best judgement in every situation. You are ultimately responsible for your own actions.
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