eSAFETY GUIDE
Raya

Raya

18+
Minimum age according to Raya
18+ Minimum age according to Raya

What is Raya?

Raya is a private, member-based online community for dating, networking and friendship available as an Apple app. As well as connecting online, members also meet at events and the community aims to foster ‘quality real-world connections and experiences’. Raya’s community is designed for personal use and commercial activity is prohibited. 

You must apply to join Raya and your application will be vetted by a membership committee, which has complete control over who is offered membership for a monthly fee. Applications are placed in a queue and can be ‘waitlisted’ or ‘accepted’ at any time. Raya offers members a number of different subscription options. 

Website: www.rayatheapp.com

App: Apple iOS app *Not available as an Android app. 

How do people use Raya?

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

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

How can you report online abuse or block someone?

These links are provided by Raya:

How can you protect your personal information?

This link is provided by Raya:

  • Privacy policy
    Raya’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

This link is provided by Raya:

Last updated: 20/05/2024

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.