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Distance-based apps reveal more than a number: several approximate distances taken over time can narrow a person's position, which is a real risk for anyone who is not out or lives somewhere hostile. TrueVibe never shows precise location — sharing a broad region is optional and can be switched off entirely. Matching runs on interests, language and intention instead.

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Last updated 13 September 2026 · Written by the TrueVibe editorial team · Reviewed by the TrueVibe safety team

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Why 'distance' is location data

A distance reading is a circle around you. Combine readings from a few vantage points or a few moments and the circles intersect. Privacy researchers have long documented this as trilateration, and it is why we do not publish distances at all.

Who this protects

  • People who are not out at home, at work or at school
  • People in countries or regions where being LGBTQ+ carries legal or physical risk
  • Anyone who has been harassed or stalked before
  • Anyone who simply does not want an app to know where they sleep

How TrueVibe handles location

  • No precise coordinates, no distance display, no proximity ranking
  • Region is optional, broad, and self-declared
  • You can remove it at any time from your profile settings
  • We collect only what matching needs, in line with data minimisation principles

What you still control

The largest remaining source of location leakage is you: a landmark through a window, a local accent plus a mentioned street, a photo with a recognisable background. Blur or change your background if that matters to you, and keep specifics for people you trust.

Who this is for

This is for you if

  • You are not out and cannot risk being identified locally.
  • You want connection without a map.

This is not for you if

  • You specifically want to find people within a few kilometres.

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