Trust & Safety
The safest place to find your people.
KIN connects strangers who hope to become family. That takes trust, so safety is built into every part of KIN from day one. Here is exactly how we protect you.
Six layers of protection
How KIN keeps you safe
Verified identity and age
KIN is for adults aged 18 and over only, and every member's age is checked. KIN+ members go further and confirm who they are with photo ID and a live selfie through a specialist UK verification partner.
- Verified members get a badge on their profile
- KIN+ members can choose to only see verified members
- One person, one account
Real places, private locations
You choose your town from a Google Maps list, so locations are real. Other members only ever see your town and a rough distance, such as "Leeds, about 10 miles away". Never your address or exact position.
- Sign-ups are checked to confirm members are in the UK
- Sign-ups from VPNs or hidden locations get extra checks before they can join
Conversations stay on KIN
Phone numbers, email addresses, social media handles and links to other messaging apps are hidden automatically. That includes tricks like "name at gmail dot com" or numbers written out in words. Our reporting and blocking only work inside KIN, so keeping chats here keeps you protected.
- New members can't share contact details or links at all for their first 30 days
- Messaging only opens once both people accept a connection
Scam protection
The most common scam on connection apps is someone building trust and then asking for money. KIN watches for messages about bank transfers, gift cards, crypto, loans and "emergencies", and shows the other person a clear warning.
- Nobody on KIN should ever ask you for money
- Money requests are reviewed by our safety team
AI that supports, people who decide
Automated checks look for fake profiles, copied photos, spam and unsafe conversations. Anything flagged goes to a trained human moderator. AI helps us spot problems quickly; people make the final call.
You're in control
Block or report anyone in one tap, from their profile or from a chat. Choose who can see your profile, pause your account at any time, and delete it whenever you like.
Clear consequences
Breaking the rules has a cost
Most people never see these. They exist so everyone else can relax.
1. Nudge
Contact details hidden and a friendly reminder of how KIN works.
2. Warning
A formal warning on the account and limits on messaging.
3. Suspension
Account paused while our safety team reviews it.
4. Removal
Permanent ban. Scams, threats, sexual approaches or anything involving harm to others go straight here.
Our community guidelines
- KIN is for family-like relationships. No romantic or sexual approaches.
- Be who you say you are. No fake profiles or borrowed photos.
- Never ask anyone for money, gifts or financial details.
- Keep conversations on KIN until you have built real trust.
- Respect a "no" or a slow reply. Take your time.
- Kindness first. No harassment, hate or pressure.
Meeting in person
- Only when you both feel ready. There's no rush.
- Meet somewhere public and busy, like a café, in daylight.
- Tell a friend where you're going and who you're meeting.
- Arrange your own travel there and back.
- Keep chatting on KIN until you've met a few times.
- If anything feels wrong, leave and report it.
Getting help
If something doesn't feel right
On KIN
- Tap Report on any profile or message. Reports are confidential.
- Tap Block and that person can no longer see or contact you.
- Our safety team reviews every report.
Outside KIN
- If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
- To report fraud or a scam in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, contact Action Fraud. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101.
- Never feel embarrassed to report. Scammers are skilled and anyone can be targeted.
KIN is preparing to launch in the UK. This page describes the protections every member will have from day one. Some features shown on our website are previews of how KIN will work.