FAQ
Straight answers to what people ask us most.
Who is Bind for?
Women who love women: lesbian, bi and queer women, including trans women. Non-binary people are welcome too. Come to date, or to find friends and your people nearby.
Who is Bind not for?
Men, couples looking for a third, and anyone who wants to harass or out people.
Community rulesHow do you keep men out?
Everyone passes a private check before they can see who is nearby, a person on our team reviews every first check, and anyone found posing is banned.
How verification worksIs Bind safe if I am closeted in India?
It is built for that. The check happens at home with no video call, nothing from it appears on your profile, and you can install Bind with an icon that does not say Bind. No app can remove every risk, so meet new people in public.
Using Bind while closetedDo I need a face photo on my public profile?
No. Your public photos can be faceless, body-only, art or nothing at all. The check matches you against a private verification face that other members never see, and changing your public photos does not affect your badge.
Verification without outing youWhat if I have short hair, wear a wig, or my face changed on HRT?
All welcome. Nobody is turned down for how they present. If a re-check fails after a big change in how you look, retry in good light or leave it for a person to review.
Do I need to upload a government ID?
No. ID is never required. If you choose to add it, it stays private and you can delete it yourself.
Will my phone number or verification photos show on my profile?
No. If you give us a phone number, it is never shown on your profile. The selfie and clip from each attempt are deleted once the check is decided. We keep one private verification face so later re-checks have something to match against. It never appears on your profile and no other member ever sees it.
How long does verification take?
A few minutes to take. A person on our team reviews your first check. You see the result in the app, with a notification if you have them turned on.
Why is there a waitlist for my city?
Nearby opens one city at a time. We switch a city on once enough verified members there have joined, starting with the waitlists that fill first. Join your city's waitlist and do your check while you wait, so you can browse the day it opens.
Pick your cityCan I hide Bind on my phone?
Yes. Bind installs from your browser to your home screen, and you can choose an icon such as Notes or Calculator instead of the Bind logo.
Discreet installWhat data do you keep?
Your account, your profile, and what is needed to run nearby and keep people safe. The privacy policy lists each item, how long we keep it, and your rights under India's data protection law.
Privacy policy