Tinder feature warns users if they're in countries with laws targeting LGBTQ+

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The feature, called Traveler Alert, hides LGBTQ+ users' profiles or their sexual orientation information if they're in countries where same-sex relationships are illegal.

MANILA, Philippines – Tinder announced Wednesday, July 24, it wason Android and iOS which would warn the service's LGBTQ+ users when they are traveling in a location where they might be discriminated against or put at legal risk.

The company explained,"the alert will appear when users are on the ground in these countries, as well as if they are using Tinder’s Passport feature to connect and match with people anywhere in the world."

 

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