3Fun is a location-based mobile online dating application that is available on iOS and Android. It is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Netherlands, and other countries, and has over 2 million downloads total. The website claims that more than one million people have downloaded the app in one month.
Pen Test Partner’s security researchers discovered that 3Fun was storing its users location data in the app itself
The data was stored in the app itself, not on the company’s servers, and is therefore not encrypted. The app is still available, but 3fun has made changes that improve security. One update to the app, called Recon, also improves privacy by reducing the precision of location data. The app also uses a “snap to grid” feature to round users’ locations to the grid center.
In its privacy settings, 3fun allows users to opt out of sending their location data to the app. However, the researchers were able to pinpoint the locations of dozens of users with their exact location data. They also obtained photos and other private details of these users.
3Fun recommends profiles based on GPS
Users can upload private or verified photos and 3Fun uses an AI program to automatically remove fake profiles and catfishers. This is a first for a casual dating website. The AI will identify fake photos created using Snapchat filters and other software.
3Fun has a mandatory manual verification system
In order to use 3Fun, you must provide certain personal information about yourself. This includes a photo. 3Fun will not allow you to use the Services if you do not provide this information. If you are not sure whether your information is accurate, you should verify your information manually.
For paid subscriptions, 3Fun will charge you the Subscription Fees for Paid Services. These fees are billed periodically and are non-refundable. When you subscribe, you agree to pay all of the fees and taxes associated with the subscription. You also agree that 3Fun may use your payment information to send you transaction and receipt information.