eSAFETY GUIDE

happn

18+
Minimum age according happn
18+ Minimum age according happn

What is happn?

happn is a location-based social media app which is mostly used as a dating service. happn differs from other dating apps in that it allows you to communicate with people you have physically crossed paths with over the course of a day. You have the option to ‘like’ or ‘dislike’ other users. Once two people both ‘like’ each other, they can chat online by voice or text message, share their latest Instagram photos and Spotify | (add link) playlists.

happn can be accessed with a Facebook account or by signing up with a mobile phone number. The app is free to use, with additional paid features available in the app. Although happn uses geolocation technology to connect people, your exact location is never shown. 

Website: happn.com/en/

Apps: Android

How do people use happn?

Learn about the risks and benefits associated with how people use location-based dating apps like happn.

happn is used for: in-app purchasing, location sharing, online dating, online relationships, online chat/messaging, and screen capture.

How can you report online abuse, block someone or have your personal data removed?

These links are provided by happn:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by happn:

  • Privacy Basics 
    Get the basics on how happn handles your personal information, including the types of information they collect and how they use it.
  • Control information shared by Facebook with happn 
    If you use Facebook to sign in to happn, you can control which information and photos are shared between the two apps.
  • Privacy Policy 
    Read the full privacy policy to understand how happn collects, stores and shares your personal information

Key Links

These links are provided by happn:

  • Trust Charter 
    Understand happn’s commitments to its users and their safety.   
  • Terms of Service 
    Familiarise yourself with definitions used by happn and learn about the terms you agree to by using the app.

Last updated: 04/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.