Summary: The PRIVA SCORE evaluates the data protection features of dating apps. Parship, Elitepartner and LoveScout24 achieve the highest scores and offer, among other things, a high level of control over personal data, restriction of data sharing and verification of profiles. The other apps show problems at the level of data protection - for example, with location privacy or profile visibility settings.
Important: For once, this is a category in which no app is really bad. Nevertheless, if in doubt, you should give preference to the apps that are rated best here.
The PRIVA SCORE can receive a maximum of 294 points due to the calculation used to evaluate dating apps.
As always, the PRIVA SCORE evaluates how well apps/services Data protection features fulfill.
When evaluating Parship, Elitepartner and LoveScout24 perform best. They have the highest level of data protection (249, 261 and 261 out of a possible 294 points) of the apps compared here. They offer the best control over personal data, restrict data sharing and provide trustworthy data encryption. ElitePartner and LoveScout24 offer better profile visibility settings as Parship, but Parship offers the better delete function.
Almost all apps except SilberSingles have good control options over personal data. However, all apps only show a mediocre possibility to to darken the location. Here cuts Tinder particularly bad because it is a kind of "unique selling point" of the app. Users need to be aware of this.
Explanation of data protection features
control over personal data: Ability to decide which information is shared and which remains private.
restriction of data sharing: Clear options to limit the sharing of data with third parties or advertising partners.
profile visibility settings: Option to make the profile visible only to selected users or “matches”.
location privacy: Ability to hide the exact location or provide only rough information.
Secure messaging platform: Integrated messaging function that allows you to communicate within the app without revealing personal contact information.
verification of profiles: Feature to verify the authenticity of profiles to reduce fake profiles.
data encryption: Ensuring that personal data and messages are transmitted and stored encrypted.
delete function: Easy way to completely delete the profile and all associated data.
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