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Elate Date
Elate Date is a dating app built around one simple rule: you can only have three active conversations at a time. Instead of endless swiping and dozens of dead-end matches,…
About Elate Date
Elate Date is a dating app built around one simple rule: you can only have three active conversations at a time. Instead of endless swiping and dozens of dead-end matches, the app forces you to actually focus on the people you’re talking to before moving on to someone new. The idea is to create more meaningful connections and reduce the burnout that comes with modern dating apps.
The platform sits in the intimacy tech space by reimagining how people form romantic and sexual connections in the digital age. As dating apps have become the primary way people meet partners—including for casual encounters and sexual relationships—Elate Date’s approach addresses the quality-over-quantity problem that affects how people find both relationships and hookups. The app has gained attention for features like verified profiles and, as we covered, COVID-19 vaccine status displays that became increasingly important in the dating landscape.
1 articles
2021–2021
Peak: 2021 (1)
Privacy deep-dive
In summary
In our assessment, the reviewed Elate privacy policy and terms provide a baseline structure but leave several data-handling details vague, such as exact profile data types and concrete retention periods. We view consent mechanisms (e.g., cookie acceptance via continued browsing) and international transfer disclosures as less specific than we would expect from a more transparent policy.
- The reviewed text describes collection of browser/device data, IP addresses, and email/phone for verification
- The reviewed text states account data is deleted immediately upon account deletion via app settings
- The reviewed text names Google AdWords as a re-marketing partner
- The reviewed text states personal information is not rented or sold
- We did not find an itemized list of profile data types (e.g., photos, sexual orientation) in the reviewed text
Our editorial assessment of Elate Date’s published policy: an opinion based on the policy text we reviewed, not legal advice or a compliance determination. Spot something wrong? Request a correction
Privacy Concerns
- Medium Retention periods are described only in general terms without concrete timeframes
- Medium Cookie consent is implied through continued site use rather than an explicit opt-in
- Medium Account/license termination can occur without prior notice
- Medium International data transfer relies on blanket consent without stated safeguards
Privacy Positives
- High Impact Explicit statement that personal data is not rented or sold
- Medium Impact Immediate account data deletion option described
- Low Impact No forced arbitration clause found in the reviewed terms
- Low Impact Named disclosure of Google AdWords re-marketing use
Security Overview
70%
Security
Security Headers
HTTPS
Secure connection
Pass
HSTS
HTTP Strict Transport Security
Pass
CSP
Content Security Policy
Fail
X-Frame-Options
Clickjacking protection
Pass
X-Content-Type
MIME type sniffing protection
Fail
Referrer-Policy
Controls referrer information
Fail
Permissions-Policy
Browser feature controls
Fail
Mozilla Observatory Grade: B
Scanned: October 7, 2026
From Their Published Policies
Direct excerpts from Elate Date's published policies
Elated Ltd will not rent or sell potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information to anyone.
You can delete your account any time within the app settings and your account data will be deleted immediately.
Though Elate strives to encourage a respectful member experience through features like the double opt-in that allows members to communicate only after they have both indicated interest in one another, it is not responsible for the conduct of any member on or off of the Service.
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