SMS Consent & Messaging Program

Kindred is a voice-first matchmaking app for iPhone, made by The Blind Date LLC. This page describes the one SMS program Kindred runs: how members give consent, exactly what we text them, and how they opt out.

1. What we send

Kindred sends two kinds of text messages, both strictly about the member's own account. We never send marketing or promotional texts.

Verification codes — one-time passcodes to sign in, delivered via Twilio Verify.
Service notifications about the member's matches and dates — a note when their matchmaker has an introduction ready, invitations and reminders for the voice dates they plan, and confirmations of evenings they arrange in the app.

Message frequency varies with the member's activity. Message and data rates may apply.

2. How members opt in

Opt-in happens in exactly one place: the phone-number screen of the Kindred iOS app, at account creation and sign-in. The member types their own mobile number and taps Send Code, with this disclosure displayed in full on the same screen:

By tapping Send Code, you agree to receive text messages from Kindred: a verification code to sign in, and updates about your matches and dates — introductions, call invites, reminders, and confirmed plans. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of updates, or HELP for help.

See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

No message of any kind is sent before that tap. Phone numbers enter our system no other way — no web forms, no purchased or imported lists, no third-party opt-ins. Consent to notifications is not a condition of purchasing anything.

3. The opt-in screen

Screenshot coming shortly: The phone-number screen. The consent disclosure is displayed in full, directly below the Send Code button the member taps.

Screenshot coming shortly: The verification screen where the member enters the code we text them.

4. Sample messages

Your Kindred verification code is: 123456

It's Sage. I've found someone I'd like you to meet — come see when you're ready. [link]

It's Sage — Daniel is on the line for you on Kindred. They'll wait about ten minutes. [link]

It's Sage — you and Daniel are on in about fifteen minutes. I'll have the line ready. [link]

It's Sage — it's set. Bistro Verde, Saturday, August 15 at 7 PM. Everything's held; the details are in Kindred. [link]

5. Opting out and getting help

Reply STOP to any message to opt out of notifications at any time; reply HELP for help, or email support@akindredlove.com. Opting out does not close the member's account, but verification codes are required to sign in. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

6. Privacy

We do not share phone numbers, SMS consent, or any mobile opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are not shared with any third party. Full details: our Privacy Policy (§4, Text messages) and Terms of Service (§13, SMS notifications).