# Freddie

> Freddie is a private, application-based social app for sapphic, trans, and gender-diverse people to find community, connection, and events. Latina-founded and self-funded.

Freddie is a membership-based social platform built for sapphic, trans, and gender-nonconforming people. Membership is by application; the team carefully reviews every applicant. The app is available on iOS and Android. Freddie Social Inc. is Latina-founded and self-funded.

## Core features

- **Anonymous Personals** — write what you're looking for, reply when you're ready. Reveal yourself only when you accept someone's reply. No swiping, no algorithms. Encrypted member-to-member chat.
- **Community Spaces** — interest-based groups, identity-affirming spaces, and local connections.
- **Events** — virtual and in-person gatherings organized by members. Movie nights, meetups, and other community events.
- **Privacy** — application-based vetting, in-app screenshot blocking, no typing indicators. Designed to reduce social pressure.
- **The Freddie Zine** — a community zine of personals, art, and writing.

## How to join

1. Download the app from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freddie-your-queer-space/id6468029846) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=freddie.events.app&hl=en_US).
2. Submit a membership application. The team reviews every application individually.
3. Once approved, set up your profile and join the community.

Membership is not guaranteed. Decisions are values-based and not popularity- or aesthetics-based.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://freddiesocial.com/): overview of the platform and features.
- [Download](https://freddiesocial.com/download): app store links and the join flow.
- [About](https://freddiesocial.com/about): the team, mission, funding, and values.
- [Personals Guidelines](https://freddiesocial.com/personals): rules for posting personals.
- [Community Guidelines](https://freddiesocial.com/community-guidelines): community conduct rules.
- [Membership Guidelines](https://freddiesocial.com/membership-guidelines): membership values and process.
- [Privacy Policy](https://freddiesocial.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://freddiesocial.com/terms-and-conditions)
- [Contact](https://freddiesocial.com/contact)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Freddie?
Freddie is a private, application-based social app for sapphic, trans, and gender-diverse people. It includes anonymous personals, community spaces, events, and member-to-member messaging.

### Who can join Freddie?
Membership is by application and granted at the team's discretion based on alignment with Freddie's values. Membership is not guaranteed and is reviewed individually for every applicant.

### Is Freddie free?
The app is free to download and apply for. Membership is currently free.

### Where is Freddie available?
Freddie is available worldwide on iOS and Android. Most members are in the United States.

### Does Freddie sell user data?
No. Freddie does not sell personal data and does not run third-party advertising. The platform is self-funded.

### Who founded Freddie?
Freddie was founded in 2023 by Carmen Hernandez. Sarah Panzer joined as a co-founder shortly after.

### How are personals different from a dating app?
Personals on Freddie are written posts (prose, not swipes). Authors stay anonymous until they accept a reply. The format is closer to classified ads than to swipe-based matching.

### Does Freddie have screenshot protection?
Yes. The app blocks screenshots in-app to protect member privacy.

## Contact

- General and support: support@freddiesocial.com
- Instagram: [@freddiesocial](https://instagram.com/freddiesocial)
- TikTok: [@freddiesocial](https://tiktok.com/@freddiesocial)
- Operator: Freddie Social Inc.