Account Settings & Privacy

Complete guide to managing your privacy settings and controlling what information you share on FindHM

8 min read Updated Dec 15, 2024 2.1k views

Your privacy and security are fundamental to the FindHM experience. This comprehensive guide will walk you through all available privacy controls, security settings, and account management options to help you customize your experience according to your comfort level.

Quick Tip: We recommend reviewing your privacy settings when you first join and periodically thereafter as your preferences may change over time.

Accessing Account Settings

Your account settings can be accessed from multiple locations within the FindHM platform:

1

Via Main Navigation

Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner, then select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.

2

From Profile Page

Visit your profile page and click the "Edit Profile" button, then navigate to the "Privacy" tab.

3

Mobile App

Tap the menu icon (☰), scroll down to "Settings", then select "Privacy & Security".

Profile Privacy Controls

Control what information is visible on your public profile and who can see it:

Profile Visibility Options

Public Profile

Visible to all FindHM users

Contact Information

Show email and phone to matched users only

Lifestyle Details

Display detailed lifestyle preferences

Photo Privacy Settings

Manage who can see your profile photos:

  • Everyone: All users can view your photos
  • Verified Users Only: Only SingPass-verified users can see photos
  • Matched Users Only: Photos visible only after mutual match
  • Premium Users Only: Visible to premium subscribers

Search & Discovery Visibility

Control how you appear in search results and recommendations:

Important: Reducing your visibility may significantly impact your matching potential. Consider your privacy needs carefully.

Discovery Settings

Appear in Search Results

Allow other users to find you through search

Smart Recommendations

Appear in AI-powered recommendation feeds

Recently Active Badge

Show when you were last active on the platform

Communication Preferences

Manage who can contact you and how:

Message Settings

Who can message you?

Read Receipts

Let others know when you've read their messages

Typing Indicators

Show when you're typing a message

Data Management & Export

Understand and control your data on FindHM:

Data Categories We Store

Profile Information

  • • Basic details (name, age, occupation)
  • • Photos and descriptions
  • • Lifestyle preferences
  • • Location preferences

Activity Data

  • • Search history
  • • Matching preferences
  • • Messages sent/received
  • • Property views

Technical Data

  • • Device information
  • • IP addresses
  • • App usage analytics
  • • Performance metrics

Transaction Data

  • • Payment information
  • • Subscription history
  • • Feature usage
  • • Billing records

Data Export & Deletion

Security Settings

Enhance your account security with these advanced protection features:

Authentication & Passwords

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Add an extra layer of security with SMS or authenticator app verification

Password Management

Last changed: 45 days ago • Strength: Strong

SingPass Integration

Linked to your SingPass for secure verification

✓ Verified

Login Activity

Recent Sessions

iPhone 14 Pro
Singapore • 2 hours ago
Active now
Chrome on Windows
Singapore • Yesterday

Notification Controls

Customize how and when you receive notifications from FindHM:

Email Notifications

New Messages

When someone sends you a message

Match Notifications

When you get a new match

Weekly Summary

Your activity summary every week

Marketing Updates

News, tips, and feature announcements

Push Notifications

Instant Messages

Real-time message alerts

Property Alerts

New properties matching your criteria

Profile Views

When someone views your profile

Quiet Hours

Disable notifications during these hours

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Account Management & Deletion

Options for temporarily disabling or permanently deleting your account:

Temporarily Hide Profile

Take a break without losing your data. Your profile will be hidden from search and recommendations.

Deactivate Account

Temporarily deactivate your account. You can reactivate anytime by logging in.

Delete Account Permanently

This action cannot be undone. All your data, messages, and matches will be permanently removed.

• Your profile will be completely removed

• All conversations will be deleted

• Your matches will be notified

• Data cannot be recovered

Data Protection Promise: When you delete your account, we permanently remove all personal data within 30 days, except where required by law for fraud prevention or legal compliance.

Need More Help?

If you have questions about privacy settings or need assistance with your account:

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