## Meet Us – LGBTQ+ Dating & Fun
Welcome to the Meet Us FAQ / Help page.
This page answers common questions about the app based only on the real app behavior in our master app details.
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## 1) What is Meet Us?
Meet Us is a privacy-focused LGBTQ social and connection platform for adults.
It helps users safely connect, communicate, join community/parade spaces, and build meaningful friendships or relationships in a respectful environment.
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## 2) Who can use Meet Us?
Meet Us is for adults only.
Users must confirm they are 18 years or older during registration.
Underage accounts are not allowed and may be removed if detected or reported.
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## 3) How do I create an account?
You can create an account using Google Sign-In only, through Firebase Authentication.
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## 4) Can I log out?
Yes. Users can log out of their account.
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## 5) Can I delete my account?
Yes. Meet Us supports account deletion in two ways:
- Inside the app, from the settings/profile section
- Through the official Meet Us Delete Account web page
After a valid deletion request is submitted, the account and related user data are scheduled for permanent deletion after a 30-day waiting period.
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## 6) Does Meet Us require email or phone verification?
No.
Meet Us does not require email verification or phone verification.
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## 7) What profile details does Meet Us use?
Meet Us uses these profile details:
- Display name / username
- Email address
- Gender identity
- Avatar image
- Date of birth (DOB)
- Interests
- Parade participation status
- Premium membership status
City is used only inside the City Day Parade feature and is not a permanent profile field.
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## 8) Can I upload a real photo or cover photo?
No.
Meet Us does not allow real photo uploads or profile cover photos.
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## 9) What kind of avatars does Meet Us use?
Meet Us uses bundled avatars only.
Users can change their avatar inside the app.
Avatar images are bundled locally inside the app, while avatar selection IDs and related profile data are stored securely using cloud-based backend services.
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## 10) Does Meet Us use face recognition?
No.
Meet Us does not use real face recognition.
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## 11) Does Meet Us use GPS or live location?
No.
Meet Us does not use GPS or live location.
Users manually select or join cities inside the City Day Parade feature.
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## 12) What can I do in Meet Us?
Meet Us includes these features:
- Discover or browse profiles
- Send requests and approvals
- Chat privately
- Block users
- Report users
- Favourite / pin profiles
- Join parade and city communities
- Use support and FAQ pages
- Delete account
- Manage premium subscription
- Share external links in supported chat areas
- Receive notifications
- Use filters
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## 13) Does Meet Us have private chat?
Yes.
Meet Us has private chat.
Private chat stores message history and allows users to delete messages.
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## 14) Can I create group chats?
No.
Meet Us does not have group chat.
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## 15) Can I send images, videos, or voice notes in chat?
No.
Meet Us does not allow image, video, or voice note sending in chat.
Chat is text-based for those media types.
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## 16) Can I send links in chat?
Yes.
Meet Us allows links in supported Vibe Chat areas.
Users may share any HTTP/HTTPS links in supported areas, including external social/media links and meeting links such as Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, Google Meet, and Zoom.
In Private Chat, links are shown as plain text and are not transformed into clickable links.
Some external social links may be restricted or disabled for safety in certain flows.
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## 17) Does Meet Us host voice or video calls?
No.
Meet Us does not host or manage voice/video calls internally.
Users may voluntarily share external links manually through supported chat areas.
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## 18) Does Meet Us show online, active, or last seen status?
No.
Meet Us does not show online, active, or last seen status.
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## 19) Can I edit messages or react to messages?
Yes.
Meet Us supports message editing and reactions in supported chat flows.
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## 20) Can I block or report users?
Yes.
Meet Us allows users to block users and report users/content.
Reports are reviewed.
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## 21) What moderation actions can be taken?
Meet Us can take these moderation actions:
- Warn
- Suspend
- Ban
- Restrict visibility
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## 22) What safety rules does Meet Us have?
Meet Us has adult-only rules and a strict zero-tolerance policy against child sexual abuse, exploitation, grooming, or any CSAE-related behavior.
Violating accounts may be removed, suspended, banned, and reported where required.
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## 23) How does Meet Us prevent underage use?
Users must provide their date of birth and confirm they are 18 years or older during registration.
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## 24) What data does Meet Us collect?
Meet Us collects the following types of data:
- Name
- Email address
- Date of birth / age information
- Gender
- Avatar
- Chat messages
- Reports
- Block actions
- Parade participation
- Subscription data
- Device info
- Crash logs
- Payment data
It also stores related account and app data such as Google Auth UID, account creation time, last login timestamp, username, avatar ID, ageConfirmed status, safetyRulesAccepted status, private chat messages, chat timestamps, joined cityId, parade timestamps, blocked user UIDs, reports, FCM token, app version, crash traces / device state, Google Play purchase token, and interests.
Meet Us does not collect location, contacts, camera data, or microphone data.
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## 25) Does Meet Us share data with third parties?
Yes.
Meet Us may use trusted Google Firebase services and Google Play Billing to support authentication, database storage, cloud functions, push notifications, crash reporting, and subscription verification.
Meet Us does not sell data.
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## 26) Which third-party services does Meet Us use?
Meet Us uses:
- Firebase Core
- Firebase Authentication
- Cloud Firestore
- Firebase Cloud Functions
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Google Sign-In
- Google Play Billing
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
Firebase Analytics is not used.
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## 27) Does Meet Us use ads?
No.
Meet Us does not use advertising SDKs.
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## 28) Does Meet Us use camera, microphone, contacts, or location services?
No.
Meet Us does not use camera, microphone, contacts, location, or map services.
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## 29) Does Meet Us send notifications?
Yes.
Meet Us uses notifications for push notifications, chat alerts, requests, and important account-related updates.
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## 30) Does Meet Us have a paid plan?
Yes.
The paid plan is called **Special Membership**.
- Price: USD $25.00 per month
- Billing type: Monthly
- Auto-renew: Yes
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## 31) How can I cancel Special Membership?
You can cancel your subscription anytime through your Google Play account subscription settings.
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## 32) What premium features does Special Membership provide?
Special Membership provides unlimited access to eligible premium features and additional in-app benefits available to subscribed users.
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## 33) How do I get support?
Support is available by email:
meetus.official@gmail.com
Support topics include:
- Account
- Subscription
- Safety
- Privacy
- Technical support
- Report issue
- Delete account
Support responds by email.
Support requests can be initiated from inside the app using available support and reporting features. Support replies are handled through email and are not delivered through an in-app customer service chat .
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## 34) How do I report a safety or child-safety issue?
You can report the issue through the app, or contact the Meet Us Safety Team at:
meetus.official@gmail.com
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## 35) Where can I find other official pages?
Meet Us also has these official pages:
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Community Guidelines
- Delete Account & Data Removal
- Contact & Support
- Child Safety Standards (CSAE) Policy
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## 36) Why does Meet Us use city/parade spaces?
The city/parade/community system helps users connect with people from selected cities or pride/parade communities in a privacy-focused social environment.
Users can join these spaces manually, and parade friend chat can be created from the parade flow.
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## 37) Does Meet Us have a FAQ / Help page on Google Sites?
Yes.
This FAQ / Help page is part of the official Meet Us Google Sites setup.