Control photo visibility
Show approved photos while browsing, or keep them hidden until contact access has been approved.
SECTION 01 / 16 · HERO OVERVIEW
Private By Design
Chat first. Share contact only when both people are ready.
Phone numbers and email addresses are not displayed while browsing. Accepting an interest opens private chat; contact access is a separate request and approval.
SECTION 02 / 16 · QUICK SUMMARY
At a glance
Three distinct stages of contact privacy.
1. Before Acceptance
Phone, email, and family contacts are completely hidden from browsing users.
2. After Acceptance
Private chat opens. Phone number text remains filtered in chat.
3. After Approval
Separate in-chat contact request approved by recipient unlocks phone details.
0public phone numbers displayed
2-stepexplicit consent requirement
Filteredcontact strings in chat
Instantprofile block & pause tools
Encryptedin-app data transmission
SECTION 04 / 16 · WHY IT MATTERS
The rationale
Why protecting family phone numbers is critical.
Openly displayed phone numbers lead to commercial telemarketing, harassment, and unauthorized WhatsApp outreach. BeMarried ensures you choose exactly who gets your phone number.
SECTION 05 / 16 · CORE PRINCIPLE
Product philosophy
Conversation before contact information.
The In-App Sanctuary
By requiring initial chat inside the app, candidates and families can assess mutual respect, tone, and seriousness before sharing personal phone lines.
SECTION 06 / 16 · SHARING FLOW
Protocol flow
How contact details unlock step-by-step.
Step 1: Interest
Send interest request. No phone or email details are attached.
Step 2: Acceptance
Recipient accepts interest. Private in-app chat unlocks.
Step 3: Approval
In-chat contact request sent & approved by recipient unlocks phone numbers.
SECTION 07 / 16 · PROTOCOL STEPS
Detailed breakdown
Every safety check built into the contact sharing flow.
- 01
Profile Discovery
Basic profile details visible according to your privacy settings.
- 02
Interest Request Sent
Express serious intent without exposing personal contact channels.
- 03
Interest Acceptance
In-app chat opens. Chat messages are monitored by automated safety filters.
- 04
Contact Request Trigger
Either user taps "Request Contact Details" inside the active chat window.
- 05
Recipient Approval
Recipient reviews request and explicitly taps "Approve Sharing".
- 06
Phone & Email Unlocked
Phone number and email address become viewable in the chat header.
SECTION 08 / 16 · PRIVACY CONTROLS
Flexible settings
Four privacy controls available in account settings.
Hide your full name
Choose whether discovery profiles show your full name or a more limited identity view.
Hide income details
Keep income information out of the visible profile without removing the rest of your profile.
Pause profile visibility
Temporarily hide your profile from discovery when you want to pause the search.
SECTION 09 / 16 · DATA SECURITY
Data protection
How your personal contact data is secured.
All transmission of phone numbers, emails, and profile media occurs over encrypted TLS connections. BeMarried never sells or rents contact information to third-party advertisers.
SECTION 10 / 16 · CONSENT VERIFICATION
Transparent management
Candidate consent in family-managed accounts.
Family Profile Protocol
Profiles managed by parents or relatives explicitly display creator relationship tags. Contact approval flows require account holder authorization.
SECTION 11 / 16 · SHARING SCENARIO
Case study
Why two-stage consent prevented unwanted spam.
Case Study: Respectful Chat Evaluation
A candidate accepted an interest and chatted in the app for three days. Realising their lifestyle expectations differed, they ended the conversation politely. Her phone number was never exposed.
SECTION 12 / 16 · BEST PRACTICES
Recommendations
Recommended privacy habits for candidates and families.
Chat In-App First
Keep initial conversations inside BeMarried chat for at least 48-72 hours.
Approve Only When Ready
Only approve contact requests when both candidate and family feel comfortable.
Use Block Instantly
Block profiles immediately if anyone acts inappropriately or asks for money.
SECTION 13 / 16 · RISKS TO AVOID
Privacy warnings
Mistakes that compromise personal privacy.
Don't Publish Numbers in Bio
Avoid typing phone numbers or social handles in profile bio text. Such attempts are automatically removed.
Don't Approve Contact Prematurely
Do not approve contact requests before holding a meaningful conversation in chat.
SECTION 14 / 16 · SAFETY INTEGRATION
Integrated protection
Block, report, and pause controls working together.
Block Profile
Stops all future in-app visibility and messaging immediately.
Report Misuse
Flags profile for priority safety team review within 24 hours.
Pause Search
Hides profile from search while keeping ongoing active chats accessible.
SECTION 15 / 16 · FAQSPrivacy FAQs
Frequently asked questions about contact sharing.
No. Phone numbers and email addresses are never displayed on public or browsing profile cards.
SECTION 16 / 16 · TAKE CONTROLReady for private matchmaking?
Set up your privacy controls in the Android app.
Download BeMarried on Google Play to search candidates with complete consent control.