## [t3_y0k7t2](https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/y0k7t2/dating_and_privacy/)
Might be an odd question, but..

Is there any way to date online with some modicum of privacy? Having to sign up to services with your name, phone number, pictures, location, etc. is a real turn-off as I'm sure the "free" services are making money off your data. I'm guessing paid services aren't much better, since they'll have your payment details as well.

But say you fake that information. Then comes the point where you actually match / meet up with someone, and then you have to explain how basically everything they matched with you on is a lie. At best, I imagine this would be a huge red flag for the average person. Maybe you can explain the privacy reasons behind it and they'd be understanding, but this seems like a long shot.

Is there any winning here? Or is it really just a choice between being alone or compromising your privacy to find companionship?

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