Know Your Status (KYS)
Sqweer can support voluntary health-status disclosure, testing reminders and trusted educational content where enabled.
This article is part of the ASBL SQWEER support center and is connected to the relevant policy, safety and support flows.
Principles
- Health information should always be optional and user-controlled.
- No one should be harassed over disclosed or undisclosed status.
- Educational content must be evidence-based and non-shaming.
Current status in Sqweer
- We can display profile fields, reminders and support links.
- Testing center integrations and booking flows should be region-aware.
- Support articles should point users to local health resources when available.
Related articles
Quick safety guide
Use photo verification, trust your instincts, meet in public and avoid oversharing exact location or financial details.
Can other users triangulate my exact location?
Sqweer is designed around approximate location and city-level discovery rather than exact public coordinates.
How do I stop others from sharing my profile?
Use profile visibility and sharing settings to reduce resharing surfaces where available.
Safety tips if you are in an anti-LGBTQ environment
Reduce visible profile data, use discreet photos, disable precise discovery and avoid linking personal identity across platforms.
Spam and scam awareness
Treat urgency, off-platform payment requests and requests for sensitive personal data as warning signs.
Online communication safety
Keep boundaries clear, avoid oversharing early and use blocking and reporting tools as soon as something feels off.