The searches will provide results that are “related to the user’s safety,” according to Garbo, and will eliminate information on drug possession and loitering. Additionally, no personally identifiable information such as addresses or phone numbers will be included in the searches. According to Tinder, each user will receive two complimentary background check searches; after that, they will pay $2.50 plus a modest processing fee per transaction, which will directly finance Garbo’s operations and associated fees.
