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.
This article is part of the ASBL SQWEER support center and is connected to the relevant policy, safety and support flows.
Recommended settings
- Use a non-identifying main photo if showing your face is unsafe.
- Hide city, distance, online status and optional demographic fields.
- Avoid sharing workplace, surname, exact meeting points or travel plans publicly.
If risk increases
- Disable location access entirely.
- Log out and remove the app from devices you do not fully control.
- Contact support if your account safety needs urgent review.
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.
Know Your Status (KYS)
Sqweer can support voluntary health-status disclosure, testing reminders and trusted educational content where enabled.
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.