» OK, we're all adults - we're meant to be sensible - and we probably don't need telling.

However, experience tells us that there are some weird people out there so when using this site please bear in mind the following safety suggestions.

Retain your anonymity This site allows individuals to contact each other without either party knowing the other's email address (or phone number etc.). If you're determined to try and put your email address or any other contact numbers in your profile description or any messages it's your call - just ask yourself if it's a good idea and if you're ready to divulge this information and it is not aloud in your profile.

Take your time Hopefully some time down the line using this site you will meet what you are looking for, and you will want to exchange email addresses or phone numbers. Until you get there though, we'd advise you to take your time. Send plenty of messages to them; ask them questions to make sure they're genuine; watch out for people posting offensive images, taglines, descriptions or messages.

Be careful if you meet up If you've found someone you like, taken the time to have in-depth conversations and/or contacted each other directly you might decide to meet up. Obviously, this is what this site is here for - you cannot experience everything online. However, be sensible. Meet somewhere where other people congregate; meet in a familiar setting; maybe take a friend along with you. As with most things in love and life, look carefully before you leap!

WHENEVER YOU COMMUNICATE - AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU DECIDE TO MEET UP WITH - MATCHES YOU HAVE MET ON THIS SITE PLEASE USE YOUR COMMON SENSE AND STAY SAFE AND IF YOU NEED HELP OR ADVICE JUST CONTACT US.