Why we built Wink
Modern social apps are optimised for engagement — not connection. They reward drama, keep you scrolling, and take a cut of every creator's work. Wink does the opposite: intentional matching, verified real people, and a platform where you make money and keep it.
Wink brings together matching, creator monetisation, gifting, and real-world experiences in one platform. You own your relationships and your earnings.
What you can do on Wink
Match with intent
A Wink or a like is a real signal — matches happen only when both people express interest, and every profile is identity-verified.
Express yourself with content
Post photos, videos, and stories that show a potential partner who you really are — content is how the awesome parts of you get discovered, and it powers matches too.
Create and get paid
Create content, grow a following, and earn from subscriptions and coins. Commission stays low — creators keep up to 95% — and payouts reach 20+ African markets.
Gift each other
Send coins and gifts to friends, matches, and creators right from the chat. All gifting runs through one secure payment loop.
Meet in real life
Host or book real-world experiences and events — then meet the people attending, not just the profiles swiping.
Stream and grow together
Share a live stream or build a group chat with your closest connections, then turn that community into income.
Our values
Intentionality over volume
A Wink means something. We rate-limit noise so every interaction carries weight — you aren't competing with an infinite feed for attention.
Creators keep more
Transparent platform commission with fast payouts. Your earnings are yours — no silent fee creep.
Real experiences matter
Curated events, dating experiences, and group activities that move relationships offline — booked in minutes with a ticket at the door.
Privacy by design
No third-party data brokers. We collect the minimum, keep it briefly, and verify identities without invasive surveillance.
What we commit to
Our values aren't just words — they're written into the policies we operate under. These commitments come straight from the actual terms, privacy, and trust documents linked below.
Every account is identity-verified
KYC verification is a compulsory step — every plan includes it, and verified profiles carry a badge. No verified identity, no full access.
Verification →Share your live location during a date
Give a match your live location from the chat whenever you want peace of mind — and take it away anytime. Location privacy stays in your control.
Privacy Policy →Ephemeral by default where it matters
Chat messages and view-once content expire within 24 hours. When you delete your account, your personal data is purged within 30 days except where law requires otherwise.
Privacy Policy →Moderated community
Harassment, impersonation, and harmful content are prohibited. Human review plus automated systems remove what violates our terms.
Terms of Service →Data rights you can actually use
Access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, and objection — honoured under GDPR and globally. A named Data Protection Officer answers data requests.
GDPR Compliance →Honest about breaches and changes
If a breach affects your information, we notify you and the relevant authority without undue delay. Policy changes are published and cookies are fully controllable.
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