Safety is one of our key values. We would like your experience on Pure to be extremely positive, so below, we will tell you about the safety measures already implemented and what you can do to make your time here as easy and safe as possible.
ALBUM
This is your private album. You can take selfies and save them at any time, then share them later with your chat-partners whenever you like. If you want to delete a photo from your album, open the photo you want to delete and click “Delete” in the upper right-hand corner.
All photos stored in your Pure album are only visible to you. Here you can upload photos from your phone gallery or take photos within the app itself using our camera. Any photos taken within the app will be marked as "true photos". It's necessary so that no one doubts that it's you in the picture.
HOW TO SEND SELF-DESTRUCTING PHOTOS & VIDEOS?
If you see a white 🔥 icon with the text “SELF-DESTRUCT ON” when sending a photo or a video, rest assured that it will be destroyed after your chat-partner opens it. This will keep you safe from possible blackmail. If you want to leave a photo or a video in the chat, all you need to do is disable self-destruct mode by tapping on the “fire” icon — it will become transparent.
HOW DO I REQUEST A TRUE PHOTO?
With true photos, you can easily verify your match or yourself. Click on the three dots in the chat to request a true photo. Or take a photo through the app to respond to the request. If you see the photo with a caption and a check mark, you’ll know it’s authentic.
IN-CHAT SCAM NOTIFICATIONS
If your chat-partner uses a trigger word that scammers often use in the chat, our system automatically sends you an alert. This does not necessarily mean that your chat-partner is a scammer, but we advise you to think twice about the personal information that you’re planning to share with this person. Avoid switching to any external messengers — chat on Pure. As long as you remain on Pure, we can assure you that our safety measures will keep your chats safe.
HOW TO REPORT AND BLOCK OTHER PURE MEMBERS
To make Pure better and safer, we need your support. If you see any sort of suspicious behaviour, send us a report. These reports help us to create a healthy online community. Make sure to check out our Safety and Privacy section.
You can send us reports directly from chats to notify us of any issues with specific ads. Please only send us reports if someone's ad or behaviour goes directly against our Community Guidelines.
Click on the menu icon (with three dots) inside the chat or in the ad feed, select "Report" and choose the reason for the report.
WHY WAS I BANNED?
We are creating a safe space for communication, and we will only block Pure members for good reason. If you have been banned, please read our Community Guidelines to learn more. For any of the concerns mentioned below, we will ban members permanently:
- Underage.
- Abusive behaviour or unsolicited explicit photos.
- Scams.
- Sale or mentions of drugs.
If you think you have been banned unfairly, please write to us at [email protected], we will take a look into your request.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF YOUR ACCOUNT IS FROZEN?
We will temporarily freeze your account for any suspicious behaviour, and our moderation team will review your account manually. If everything seems fine, we will get you back on the app within the next 24 hours, and all your chats will be restored (unless your chat-partner left the chat).
AGE VERIFICATION
Why do I need to verify my age in the UK?
Because it's the law—and we care about community.
Under the UK Online Safety Act, all dating apps (yes, including Pure) must confirm that users are adults. That means no more relying on just your birthdate. We now use smarter, safer methods to make sure you’re really 18+. Here’s how it works in Pure:
Step 1: Show yourself
When you try to post your first ad, we’ll ask for a quick face scan. No uploads, no fuss. If the system confirms you look 18+, you're all set.
But if you’re a bit too mysterious or youthful-looking (lucky you), we’ll need to go one step further.
Step 2: Flash the papers
If needed, we’ll ask you to snap a photo of your government-issued ID—passport, driver’s licence, residence permit, etc. Just make sure it’s not expired.
You'll also take a selfie to match it up. It’s fast, secure, and usually takes just a few minutes.
Is my data safe?
Absolutely. We use Veriff’s trusted age verification technology, and all data is encrypted and handled securely. You can learn more in the Pure Privacy Policy and Veriff's Privacy Notice. The language displayed will match your app’s language, or default to English if unavailable.
Need help?
You’ll find a “Need help?” link during verification that connects straight to our support team to make the process go smoother. We’ve got your back.
SAFETY SIGNAL
What is Safety Signal?
Safety Signal lets you share your location and your date's photos with a trusted contact when you meet up with someone. It’s a feature designed to make you safer and more comfortable when you take things offline. To keep things honest and consensual, we do notify your date when you use Safety Signal.
How does it work?
When you activate Safety Signal, Pure generates a passcode-protected link that you share with your trusted contact. They can open it in any browser without needing to download Pure or any other app. They’ll see:
- Your last known location on a map.
- Your date’s photos from their Pure Profile (if available).
- How long the session lasts.
Safety Signal runs quietly in the background for the selected duration and then ends automatically.
How to activate it?
- You can activate Safety Signal from the chat menu. You need to enable location access and notifications (if using Android) for Safety Signal to work.
- Choose how long you want to share your location (2, 4, or 6 hours). If you need more time, you can start a new Safety Signal after the current one ends.
- You'll get a web link and 4-digit passcode to share with someone you trust.
Managing your Safety Signal
While Safety Signal is active:
- The session page opens automatically when you launch Pure.
- You'll see a timer in Pure. Tap it to view the full session or end it early.
- You can also manage Safety Signal from the chat menu.
- The session link expires 4 hours after the session ends.
Location sharing and notification settings
For Safety Signal to work properly (even when the app is closed), you need to allow location sharing (“Always Allow”) and notifications (if using Android) on your phone. If either is disabled, you’ll see a screen explaining what to enable before you can activate Safety Signal.
Will I know if my date uses Safety Signal?
Yes, if your Pure notifications are turned on.
If you're using Pure when they activate Safety Signal, you'll see an in-app notification.
If you're not using Pure, you'll get a push notification, but only if you have Pure notifications enabled in your device settings. This lets Pure reach you when the app isn't open.