Editorial Policy

How topics are selected

Topics are chosen from recurring search questions, privacy and safety needs, country and city intent, member decision points, and gaps between a short search query and the detailed answer an adult needs.

Answer-first writing

Question-led pages give a concise answer near the top, then explain context, risks, practical steps, and related questions. Headings are written to make each section understandable when read on its own.

Evidence and claims

Safety, privacy, and regulatory claims should be checked against official UK sources where available. Product comparisons use publicly visible information and identify the review period. Unsupported superlatives, invented statistics, and guaranteed outcomes are excluded.

Updates and corrections

Content should be reviewed when regulation, product positioning, community standards, or official guidance changes. Meaningful errors should be corrected promptly. Comparison pages should be rechecked more frequently than evergreen etiquette articles.

Commercial intent

Editorial pages may end with an invitation to create a Dogging Dates profile. That commercial action does not change the requirement for accurate summaries, balanced comparisons, and clear safety limitations.

Limits

Published guidance is general information. It is not legal, medical, sexual-health, or emergency advice. Readers should consult official services or qualified professionals for decisions requiring individual assessment.