eSAFETY GUIDE
JDate

Jdate

18+
Minimum age according to Jdate
18+ Minimum age according to Jdate

What is Jdate?

Jdate is a dating website and app for single Jewish people. You can be matched with both local and international potential dates. Basic features, such as sending a ‘flirt’ to a potential match, are free. A paid subscription gives you read receipts so you to know when your messages are read. A subscription also comes with enhanced privacy controls, including the ability to browse anonymously, hide your status, and remove your profile from appearing in searches so you can make the first move. Jdate is owned by Spark Networks, based in the United States. 

Website: www.jdate.com 

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Jdate?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use dating services like Jdate.

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

How can you report online abuse or block someone?

These links are provided by Jdate:

How can you protect your personal information?

This link is provided by Jdate:

  • Privacy policy
    Jdate’s privacy policy, including the information it collects and how it is used, so you can determine what you are comfortable sharing.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Jdate:

  • Dating safety tips
    Online safety tips, including advice on data privacy and scams, and advice on meeting someone in person.
  • Terms of use
    The rules governing the use of Jdate, including the types of inappropriate behaviour you can report.  

Last updated: 23/07/2024

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.