Flirting in an app is neither new, nor unhealthy, nor does it have to have negative connotations. However, it seems that there is part of society that still does not see this practice favorably. What the others say is of more, that Mecano would say . In fact, everyone knows Tinder , although few claim to have tried it. Perhaps they are afraid of some of the embarrassing situations that occur in it such as harassment or other issues that are usually related to this dating platform . For this reason, it is advisable to be forewarned and use some of the tricks that we discuss here below.
Tinder and Facebook
For better or for worse, one cannot live without the other . Tinder has always taken advantage of Facebook to create its user profiles. Something really comfortable to be able to take profile images and a few data and speed up the process . With this, the user only has to start sliding their finger to mark the contacts they like and those they do not like . This does not mean that Facebook reflects at any time that the user uses Tinder . In fact, they claim that any content about Tinder will never be published on the social network . There will also be no direct contact if the other Tinder contacts do not match aLike , nor do they specify the current position of the user.
Now, that does not imply that there are associated bad practices . Issues such as capturing the username on Tinder and searching for it on Facebook . Or even get the phone number after a quick search on this social network with the data from Tinder . Issues that can lead to avoidable bullying situations.
Ensure your privacy on Facebook
Although the relationship between Tinder and Facebook is something of a secret affair , there are ways to connect them. A contact on Tinder can pick up your name and search for it directly on the social network. If you have public personal data such as email address or phone number , it is possible to suffer harassment through these channels. To avoid it, you just have to protect yourself on Facebook .
To do this, just go to Facebook , go to the account settings and look for the Privacy section . Here is a section specially designed to choose who can find you on Facebook , either through a Google search , or through the email information . Make sure to set the Friends value to prevent anyone beyond this border from submitting a request.
Another point is to hide sensitive profile information . In this case, go to your own profile and look for the Update information option . All the data is well ordered, so it is easy to find questions such as phone number or email . In addition to updating or deleting it , you can keep it and adjust your privacy . To do this, you just have to specify that it is only seen by Friends , preventing anyone from accessing this data.
Run away from Tinder Social
There is a section in the social network of flirting in which to go out with other Facebook contacts that are nearby . Something like a hunting trip, for both men and women. The idea is to make a plan together and, if you do not link, at least have gone out in a gang. Well, it can be a real snitch to find you on Tinder .
And, when you are going to create a group, there is the possibility of adding other contacts to that gang . The list shows those contacts that are supposedly active on Tinder Social. If you don't want to be discovered for the world, the best thing you can do is disappear from this list.
The solution is simple: go through the Tinder profile menu and click on Settings . Here you will find the marker to activate or deactivate the availability in Tinder Social . Make sure this option is not checked to know that no one will see you in this flirting application .
Don't leave any loose ends
It is true that Tinder and Facebook coexist in peace and harmony with the average user. After all, the dating company seems to keep its word when it comes to not publishing anything to do about the user. Therefore, no data, reference to Tinder or pairing should be seen on the user's wall. Anyway, the paranoid have one more step to take to make sure that, even if this application wanted, nothing ever sees the light of day.
The idea is to check that the Tinder application , with permissions to collect profile information and even publish things, does not. Or that, if it is done at a certain time, for whatever reason, it is only visible to you , the user who is using it.
Again we must return to the menu Settings of Facebook and, this time, click on the section Applications . Here we can see all those who have requested permission at some point to interact with our Facebook account. It is possible to search for Tinder so as not to waste time and click on it. This shows all the permissions and information with which this matching tool can be made. But the important thing here is the App Visibility section . This must be kept in Just me , so that no one else, not even front-line friends, will be able to see that it is present in your profile.
From here you can also prevent it from sending notifications to the user through Facebook , or even withdraw information that this application collects . A very useful aspect to keep Tinder at bay.
Create an alternate profile
It is the most drastic decision, but also the safest . And the thing is, after the dog died, the rage was over. By dog we mean your official Facebook account , and with anger we mean possible security leaks . That is, if you create a second Facebook account , totally independent and without references to yourself, you can have an alternative Tinder account . Something that protects your personal data and that prevents any link or relationship , saving bad experiences such as harassment. Of course, you have to create these new accounts.
The process only requires creating a new email account. For this it is possible to access Gmail , from Google , and create one with a pseudonym and without real data . With it created, it is enough to access Facebook . Here we will close our session to create a new profile from scratch. After registering the email , creating a password and preparing all the user information, all that remains is to go to the Tinder application and link it with the new Facebook account.
If we have not used any reference data or are linked to Instagram , it is possible to use real data or a pseudonym . The key is that there will be no relationship and, therefore, no contact from the usual Facebook account can relate to you. Of course, unless you get caught directly in the flirting app .
With these keys your activity on Tinder will be protected. Of course, it is difficult to erase all traces of use of this tool. It is clear that nothing will be published on Facebook , but if you use it near known people , sooner or later someone will find you. Remember that you can always cancel your visibility on Tinder once you have looked at the calico. But the risk of meeting someone you know is still present as long as they use the application. Restrict distance, age and gender to avoid problems. Or it assumes that it is a way of meeting people as valid as any other , despite the moralistic approaches that some try to carry out.