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FAQ

Short questions, honest answers.

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The essentials

Why do I have to verify my identity?

So you can be sure that every profile belongs to a real adult. Suggestions – and, with Premium, messages – only start after the identity check. FOUND LOVE only stores the result – no ID copy and no biometric data.

How long does getting started take?

About five to eight minutes. After that FOUND LOVE occasionally asks a single question – only when an answer makes your suggestions noticeably more accurate.

How does FOUND LOVE decide who suits me?

By rules you can follow: life goals, closeness and space, communication, how you handle conflict, everyday life, values and your own wishes. Fundamental differences – such as wanting children – are not averaged away but excluded. Every suggestion shows why you could match and where there may be friction.

Does FOUND LOVE rate how attractive I am?

No. There is no beauty score and no facial analysis – neither visible nor in the background. Photos are only processed technically and checked automatically for sexually explicit content – on our own servers, without facial analysis. Our team looks at unclear cases.

Can I send messages on the Free plan?

No. Free is for getting to know FOUND LOVE: profile, verification, suggestions with reasons and questions. You can send and receive messages with Premium or Premium+ – a conversation opens once you both show interest and both use one of these plans. Premium will be offered as soon as prices and contract terms have been legally reviewed.

Why do I only get a few suggestions?

Because we believe a few people who really fit are worth more than endless swiping. Too many options at once tend to make a conscious decision harder rather than easier – so we deliberately limit the selection, on every plan. If nobody fits well enough right now, we tell you honestly instead of showing weak suggestions.

Can I pause or delete my profile?

Any time, in a few clicks in your account. There you can also download a copy of your data and change your consents.

Are there ads?

No. FOUND LOVE shows no ads, sells no data and uses no tracking cookies.

Who is FOUND LOVE for?

For every adult aged 18 and over – whoever you love. Women, men, non-binary people, people with another gender identity and everyone who would rather not state their gender. We only suggest people who are looking for each other.

Launch & launch list

When does FOUND LOVE launch?

FOUND LOVE launches in a few weeks. We’ll announce the exact date in good time – everyone on the launch list hears it first by email.

What does joining the launch list cost?

Nothing. Joining is free and without obligation: you only enter your email address and confirm it with one click. It creates no contract and no subscription.

How do I get the 30 days of Premium?

Join the list before launch and confirm your email address. When you sign up with the same address after launch, Premium is active for 30 days automatically – nothing else to do. The bonus applies once per account.

What happens after the 30 days?

The bonus simply ends. There’s no automatic renewal and no payment – you continue on Free, or choose a membership yourself if you want one.

Can I leave the launch list?

Yes, at any time. Every launch-list email contains a link to leave. Your address is then deleted and the bonus no longer applies.

For everyone

Is FOUND LOVE for queer people too?

Yes. FOUND LOVE is for every adult – women, men, non-binary people, people with another gender identity and everyone who would rather not state their gender. Every combination is possible: we suggest people who are looking for each other and fit well together.

Do I have to state my gender or my orientation?

Not your orientation – that is completely optional and is not used for suggestions. For gender identity you can choose “Prefer not to say”. We then suggest you to people who are open to everyone.

Who can see my information?

Only what you share. Gender identity and orientation are hidden from everyone by default; pronouns are shown if you give them. Other members never see who you are looking for. You can change this at any time under “Your answers”.

How does FOUND LOVE decide who is suggested to me?

First, the search has to fit both ways: you are looking for the person and they are looking for you. Age and distance come next. Then the compatibility engine checks – with the same rules for every combination. Fundamental differences you have marked as non-negotiable always rule out a suggestion.

Can I describe my gender identity in my own words?

Yes. Choose “I’ll describe myself” and write up to 40 characters in your own words. You can also give your pronouns freely, for example she/her, he/him, they/them or none.

Does FOUND LOVE detect my gender or orientation automatically?

No, never. We do not infer gender or orientation from photos, faces, messages or your behaviour. There is no AI meant to detect anything like that. Only what you state yourself counts.

What if someone outs me or treats me with disrespect?

Outing someone, demeaning them because of gender identity or orientation, and deliberately ignoring their pronouns all break our community guidelines. Report the profile or conversation – someone from our moderation team reviews the case. The reported person does not learn who reported them.

Matching

What does “High compatibility” mean?

Instead of percentages, FOUND LOVE shows a level in words: very high, high, good, partial or low. If there isn’t enough data, it says “Not enough data yet for a reliable assessment”. Only people above a set threshold are suggested.

What is an exclusion criterion?

For children, marriage and type of relationship you can mark an answer as non-negotiable. If there is a fundamental contradiction, there is no suggestion. You can also rule out that the person at your side already has children or smokes.

Can I change my answers?

Yes, at any time. Your latest answer replaces the earlier one, and your suggestions are recalculated on that basis.

Does an AI decide who I see?

No. Matching is rule-based, versioned and explainable. No language model and no image analysis decides about suggestions. Every explanation comes from a concrete finding of the rules.

Are differences always seen as negative?

No. Some differences can complement each other – for example when one person likes to plan and the other is spontaneous, and both handle differences constructively. Others are points of friction worth talking about early.

What happens when I pass on a suggestion?

The suggestion disappears for you. The other person is not told.

Connection Lab

What is the Connection Lab?

The playful part of FOUND LOVE: personal cards to discover, the feelings and closeness compasses, and short games for two such as “Guess me”, “This or that” and “Between Us”. Everything is optional and you can skip any card. Discovery cards, compasses and “Between Us” are on every plan – Free as well; “Guess me” and “This or that” from Premium. It only works with prepared questions and answers; writing your own messages still requires Premium.

What does “photo after discovering” mean?

An optional setting that is off by default: normally your photo is visible right away. If you like, you can show your photo only after discovery – then others only see it after they have turned over up to five of your personal cards and choose to look at it. If you haven’t answered any cards, that conscious step is enough. You’ll find the setting on your profile and can switch it on or off at any time. The automatic photo check is not affected.

Who sees my answers in games for two?

Only the person you are playing with – and only once you have both answered the same card. Before that, they only see that you answered, not what. Games are only available once interest is mutual. Points exist only in “Guess me”, for right guesses – no personality types, and game answers never feed into your matching. If you end a connection, your shared games are deleted; your answers are included in your data copy.

Are my private messages analysed?

Not psychologically and not for matching. Found Love Companion impulses come from a fixed, editorial collection and never from your messages; you can switch them off in your settings. Separately, automatic safety hints recognise known scam patterns – such as requests for money or a quick move to another messenger. They don’t judge you or how you are getting to know each other.

Is the Connection Lab therapy or a personality test?

No. These are small prompts for conscious, honest conversations – no diagnosis, no personality types and no substitute for therapy or counselling.

Verification

Does verification with ID Austria work yet?

Not yet. The integration is technically prepared but will only be switched on after accreditation as a service provider. An alternative service for ID document and selfie checks is also in preparation.

Why do I need a phone number?

A number can only belong to one account. That makes duplicate accounts and bots much harder. We only store the number as an encrypted check value, not in plain text.

Can others see my ID details?

No. Others only see badges such as “Identity verified”. We ourselves store neither ID images nor ID numbers.

How old do I need to be?

18 or older. Anyone younger cannot sign up. Your age is confirmed during identity verification.

Safety

Who can message me?

Only people where interest is mutual, who have verified their identity and who – like you – use Premium or Premium+. There are no messages on the Free plan, not even when interest is mutual.

Does FOUND LOVE read my messages?

A rule-based scanner automatically checks messages for typical scam patterns such as requests for money or crypto offers, so it can give you hints. Members of the moderation team only see content when a conversation has been reported and they are reviewing the case.

What happens if my account is restricted?

You learn which measure was taken and why. Automated restrictions are provisional – a person always makes the final decision. You can appeal every decision.

Will someone find out that I reported them?

No. The reported person does not learn who made the report.

Data & privacy

Which cookies does FOUND LOVE use?

Only two strictly necessary ones: the login cookie while you are signed in, and a cookie for your language choice. No analytics, advertising or tracking cookies – which is also why there is no cookie banner.

Why do I have to consent to processing special data?

Your gender identity and who you would like to meet can reveal your sexual orientation. That is specially protected data. So we explicitly ask for your consent. If you withdraw it, your profile is hidden immediately.

Does FOUND LOVE ask about religion or health?

No. There are no questions about religion, health, sex life, politics or ethnic origin. The only optional information of this kind is your sexual orientation – and only if you choose to give it.

Can I download my data?

Yes. In your account you can request a copy of your data, change consents and delete your account.

Pricing & contract

How much does Premium cost?

That has not been set yet. Premium and Premium+ will only be offered once contract terms and prices have been reviewed against Austrian rules for matchmaking agencies. Currently only Free is available.

Will my subscription renew automatically?

There are no paid subscriptions at the moment. Before there are, term, renewal and cancellation will be legally reviewed and shown clearly before purchase.

Does Premium give me better matches?

No. Premium shows you more suggestions and more detailed explanations, and unlocks messages and the Academy basics. Who suits you is determined by the same rules as on the Free plan.

What is the FOUND LOVE Academy?

Training for communication, dating and relationships – not a blog. You work through short situations, choose a response and get an explanation and a better alternative. Free shows a preview, Premium includes the basics (First connection, Good conversations, Dating basics) and selected lessons on dating and relationships, Premium+ the complete Academy with all conversation, dating and relationship skills.

What is the same on every plan?

The matching rules, your visibility (there is no paid visibility), verification, reporting and blocking, safety hints and your data rights – export, deletion, consents.

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