Why We Ask About Ethnicity
It all begins with an idea.
At Twyned, we not only recognize that race and ethnicity are important parts of people’s identities but celebrate the cultural diversity of our users. We strive to create a space where everyone feels represented, included, and safe.
How Ethnicity Works on Twyned
We allow users to select up to four ethnicities that best describe them. If you don’t want to highlight your ethnicity on your profile, you don’t have to—your comfort comes first! You can also add, edit, or remove your ethnicity from your profile at any time.
Our Ethnicity Preference Setting
Our ethnicity preference setting empowers users to choose which ethnicities they are open to dating. Through extensive and thoughtful research, we’ve found that this helps people of color more easily and quickly connect with others who share similar cultural backgrounds and experiences, especially in areas where they are part of a marginalized minority. Twyned is designed to facilitate meaningful, real-life connections, not keep users endlessly swiping—and our ethnicity preference setting lets users do just that.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
By collecting information about ethnicity, we aim to ensure our platform is inclusive and representative of all cultural backgrounds. If you don’t see your race or ethnicity represented, please let us know. We are committed to continually expanding our inclusivity efforts and ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome on our platform.
At the heart of our mission is connection. We honor the power of shared cultural backgrounds and experiences to bring people together.
Racism and all other forms of identity-based hate are strictly prohibited at Twyned. We will continue to center the voices and perspectives of marginalized people to ensure our community stays safe, welcoming, and inclusive for everyone. If you have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out. We welcome and take all constructive feedback seriously.