Your safety is our architecture
At StarDust Meet, protecting our users isn't a feature we added later — it's the foundation everything else is built on.
Built for people for whom visibility can carry real risk
Our users include people for whom visibility can carry real risk. LGBTQ+ individuals in hostile environments. Neurodivergent people who have experienced bullying or exclusion. People who simply want a space where they can be themselves without fear of exposure. We take that responsibility seriously — and we design our systems accordingly.
Built to protect
End-to-end encrypted messaging
Private messages in MATCH are protected using the Signal Protocol — the same encryption standard used by Signal and WhatsApp. Messages are encrypted on your device. Only you and the intended recipient can read them. StarDust Meet cannot access message content. We do however retain limited metadata (such as sender, recipient, and timestamps) to operate the Service.
Principle of least access
Access to data within StarDust Meet is strictly controlled. We built the controls we would expect if it were our own data being protected — because it is. Team members can only access the data required for their role. Sensitive access is logged and auditable. Access can be revoked immediately if needed.
Multi-layered content moderation
We use a combination of systems to maintain platform safety: Automated detection. AI-assisted classification. Human moderation review. Additional safeguards: NSFW content is filtered by default (blurred until you choose to reveal it). Illegal content — especially anything involving minors — is detected, blocked, and reported with zero tolerance. Reporting tools allow users to flag harmful behaviour quickly. In encrypted contexts, we rely on on-device safety checks and user reporting, as message content is not accessible to us.
Marketplace safety (HUNTER)
While we are not a party to transactions, we enforce strict rules against fraud, abuse, and prohibited content across the platform. HUNTER is designed as a user-to-user marketplace. We provide tools for reporting, moderation, and enforcement of platform rules. You control what you list and share. Listings, messages, and transactions happen directly between users. You decide what personal information to disclose.
Identity confidence systems
We use identity verification tools to reduce fake accounts and impersonation. Real-time selfie verification with liveness detection. Multi-factor trust signals that build over time. These systems significantly reduce bots and impersonation, but do not guarantee user behaviour or intent.
What makes us different
Most platforms describe privacy and safety in their policies. We enforce them in our architecture. Data separation is enforced at the system level. Encryption limits access to message content. Safety systems are designed to reduce risk, not just respond to it. End-to-end encryption means we cannot read your messages, even if we wanted to. This is what it looks like when a product is built with safety as a core principle — not an afterthought.
While we design systems to protect users and reduce risk, your safety also depends on how you choose to interact. You are responsible for the information you share and the people you engage with across MATCH, SPACES, and HUNTER.
Questions about safety? Contact us at support@stardustmeet.com