Privacy when dating and sharing intimate details
Agree on what stays between you, from photographs to conversations about identity.
Separate sharing from permission to distribute
Receiving a photograph or a personal story does not give you permission to forward it. Ask before taking pictures, recording anything or posting about a date. Consent should cover the specific use, not a vague assumption that anything shared privately may become public.
Let people describe themselves
Do not disclose that someone is trans to friends, colleagues or social media without their permission. The person decides who knows their history and what words they use. You can arrange a first-date check-in with someone you trust without sharing unnecessary personal details about your date.
Discuss practical expectations
Before exchanging intimate material, talk about whether either person is comfortable receiving it and how it may be stored. No digital exchange can guarantee total control once shared, so send only what you freely choose to share. If the relationship ends, respect any agreements about removing private material and do not use it to pressure the other person.