Cerca

Cerca operates a dating application designed to facilitate meaningful, long-term relationships by creating a secure and private environment for its users. The platform's core feature is its reliance on connecting individuals exclusively through mutual connections, such as shared friends, communities, or other familiar social circles. This approach aims to mitigate the perceived risks of online dating by introducing a layer of pre-existing social context and trust.

Users are required to be at least 18 years old and must undergo a verification process, which may involve submitting a government-issued ID. The platform emphasizes user privacy; for instance, expressions of interest ('likes') remain anonymous until both parties have indicated a mutual interest. The business, CERCA APPLICATIONS LLC, gathers user data, including verification materials and in-app activity like messages and interactions, primarily to improve the app's functionality and for security purposes, such as fraud prevention. The company states it does not sell or rent personal information to third parties but may share data with trusted service providers essential for its operations.

Keywords: dating app, mutual connections, user verification, relationship-focused, social circles, data privacy, anonymous liking, mobile application, online safety, matchmaking