Don't rush into to giving out your details. Consider carefully what you are disclosing to other Users. If you don't feel comfortable telling other people about certain aspects about you - don't. The whole site is designed to keep you protected for as long as you require it.

When we ask for details about you, we will try and make it clear which details will be on public display (e.g. your profile, likes, dislikes, and type of person you're looking for) and which will not (e.g. email addresses, names, postal addresses).

When you receive your Username and password, it is for your eyes only. This keeps you safe. It is up to you to take the necessary precautions to keep it from falling into other people's hands. If you think someone else has been accessing your profile let us know by filling in the feedback form.

If someone harasses you for your contact details think carefully about their motives. Never give out your own email or postal address, phone number and name. Would you hand out your contact details to a complete stranger? Think about it.

When you decide to meet up, tell a friend where you are going and what time you will be back. If possible bring a friend to watch over you. They need not be conspicuous, your date doesn't even need to know that they're there.

Take your mobile phone. Keep it handy. You can ask a friend to phone you during the date. This will give you the ideal opportunity for you to excuse yourself on some 'urgent business' if you feel uncomfortable with your date. If things are going well, it will still serve to show your date that you are in contact with other people.

Try and organise a date in the middle of the day, perhaps over lunch. If it goes well you can always extend it into the afternoon and dinner. If you prefer to leave earlier, simply state you have other things planned for the afternoon. Be polite, and know what makes you happy. Never stay out on a date where you don't feel comfortable.

Above all trust your instincts. If you're not happy leave. Don't look back; there are plenty of other people out there for you!