This blog post is for anyone who’s ever wondered what SALT actually does to keep its users safe, and why it’s different from other dating apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SALT keeps users safe. It isn’t an afterthought. It’s built into every layer of the app. Here’s what we cover in this post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s be honest. The phrase “online dating safety” can feel like the small print nobody reads until something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You download an app, you set up a profile, and somewhere in the back of your mind there’s a quiet question: Is this actually safe?<\/em> Maybe you’ve heard a horror story from a friend. Perhaps you’ve heard rumours of scammers and bots<\/a>. Maybe you’ve encountered a suspicious profile yourself. Or maybe you’re new to dating apps entirely and the whole thing feels a little daunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We get it. And we want to be straight with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of what keeps you safe on SALT happens completely behind the scenes.<\/strong> You’ll never see the moderation team working through the night. But it’s all there, working constantly, because we believe that a dating app built by Christians should reflect the values we all care about: honesty, integrity, and looking out for one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This post pulls back the curtain. We want you to know exactly what we do, why we do it, and how it protects you every time you open the app. Because you deserve to date with confidence, not anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most apps have a moderation policy. Fewer have a moderation team<\/em>. And almost none have one that works around the clock, every single day of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SALT does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our human moderation team is active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.<\/strong> That means whether it’s 3pm on a Tuesday or 2am on Christmas morning, there are real people reviewing the app, investigating reports, and removing anyone who doesn’t belong on SALT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Automated systems are useful. But they’re not enough. AI can flag certain patterns, but it can’t read context the way a person can. It can’t pick up on the subtle signs that a profile feels off, or make a judgment call when a conversation crosses a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s why we’ve invested in people, not just software. Our moderators are trained to spot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s something worth knowing. Many popular dating apps rely almost entirely on automated moderation, with human reviewers only stepping in when volume demands it. That means there are windows, sometimes hours, sometimes longer, where harmful content or fake profiles can exist unchallenged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We decided early on that wasn’t good enough for a community of Christians who are genuinely trying to find meaningful relationships. The SALT moderation team isn’t a checkbox. It’s a commitment. SALT keeps users safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And it runs 24\/7 because bad actors don’t keep business hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Safety isn’t just something we do to<\/em> the app. It’s something we do with<\/em> you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reporting feature inside SALT is one of the most important tools we’ve built, because it puts the power directly in your hands. If something doesn’t feel right, you don’t have to wait, wonder, or hope someone else notices. You can act immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting on SALT is designed to be quick and frictionless, because we know that in the moment, you don’t want to navigate a complicated process. You want to flag something and move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s what you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every report goes directly to our moderation team, the same team that’s active 24 hours a day. Nothing sits in a queue until Monday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’ve spoken to a lot of single Christians about what makes them feel unsafe on dating apps. And the answer, more often than not, isn’t the bad actor themselves. It’s the feeling of helplessness when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What do I do now? Will anyone actually see this? Does reporting even work?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We built our reporting feature to answer all three of those questions with a clear yes. You do something. Someone sees it. And it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re already on SALT and want to know more about how to stay safe while dating online, our support page<\/a> has practical guidance on safe dating and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most common fears about online dating is this: Is the person I’m talking to actually who they say they are?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s a fair question. Catfishing, stolen photos, and fake profiles are real problems across the dating app world. And for Christians looking for genuine, faith-based connections, encountering a fake profile isn’t just frustrating. It can feel like a betrayal of trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So we built selfie verification to tackle it head-on because SALT keeps users safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When a user completes selfie verification on SALT, they take a real-time photo that is compared against their profile pictures. It’s a simple but powerful check that confirms the person behind the account is a real human being who looks like their photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A verified profile on SALT means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some users feel like selfie verification is a lot of effort to go through but really it only takes a couple of minutes but makes the app safer for everyone. This is a mandatory requirement for everyone joining the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trust is foundational to everything we do at SALT. We’re not just connecting people for a casual swipe. We’re helping Christians find partners<\/a> they could build a life with, people who share their faith, their values, and their vision for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That kind of connection requires honesty from the very first interaction. Selfie verification is how we help ensure that honesty starts with the profile itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ready to find your person? Download SALT<\/a> and start connecting with real, verified Christians today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Protecting younger users online isn’t a problem that gets solved once and filed away. It’s an ongoing responsibility. And it’s one we take seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SALT is built for adults. Our platform is designed for single Christians aged 18 and over, and we have age verification in place to enforce that. But we also know that the methods available for verifying age are constantly evolving, and we’re committed to staying ahead of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We currently use age verification processes during sign-up to assess whether users meet the minimum age requirement. This is a baseline that every responsible dating app should have, and we have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But we’re not satisfied with baseline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The technology around age verification is developing rapidly. Across the UK and beyond, regulators and platforms alike are investing in more robust, reliable methods for confirming that users are who they say they are when it comes to age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re actively evolving our approach to keep pace with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The honest truth:<\/strong> age verification across the entire online dating industry is a work in progress. Anyone who tells you they’ve fully solved it isn’t being straight with you. What we can<\/em> tell you is that we’re investing in it, we’re improving it, and we won’t stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re Christians building a product for Christians. Many of our team members are parents. Many are people of faith who care deeply about the wellbeing of younger people in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Age verification isn’t just a legal requirement for us. It’s a moral one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And that’s why we keep pushing to make it better, even when “good enough” would be easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s what we want you to take away from this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SALT keeps users safe. Online safety isn’t something we bolted on. It’s not a page in the settings menu that nobody reads. It’s woven into the DNA of how we built this app, because we believe the people using it deserve nothing less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s recap what’s working for you every time you open SALT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n None of these features exist in isolation. They work together, layered on top of each other, to create an environment where you can focus on what actually matters: meeting someone who shares your faith and your values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re not perfect. No app is.<\/strong> But we’re honest about that, and we’re committed to getting better. Every update we ship, every new tool we evaluate, every report our moderation team reviews is part of that commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because you’re not just a user to us. You’re part of a community we care about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you haven’t tried SALT yet, we’d love for you to. It’s free to download, free to match, and free to chat. Download SALT here<\/a> and see what Christian dating looks like when it’s done with intention, and with your safety front of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Moderation Team Never Clocks Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why human moderation matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The standard other apps don’t meet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You Can Report Anything, Instantly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How in-app reporting works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why we built it this way<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Selfie Verification Means Real People, Real Profiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What selfie verification actually does<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why this matters more on a Christian dating app<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Age Verification That Keeps Getting Better<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where we are now<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where we’re going<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why it matters to us personally<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Safety Is a Feature, Not a Footnote<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Safety Feature<\/strong><\/td> What It Does<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 24\/7 Human Moderation<\/td> Real people reviewing the app around the clock, every day of the year<\/td><\/tr> In-App Reporting<\/td> Instant reporting of profiles, messages, and behaviour, straight to the moderation team<\/td><\/tr> Selfie Verification<\/td> Confirms users are real and match their photos, with a visible badge on verified profiles<\/td><\/tr> Age Verification<\/td> Ongoing and evolving checks to keep the platform for adults only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n