Our editorial standards
Senior Dating Lab provides accurate, transparent, and useful information for adults 50 and older who use online dating. This page explains how we research, write, and maintain our content.
How we research
Our content is based on documented, publicly available information. For each topic we cover, our editorial team:
- Reviews platform websites, terms of service, privacy policies, and feature documentation
- Consults publicly available data about platform demographics, pricing, and features
- Cross-references information across multiple sources where possible
- Notes when information comes from a single source or cannot be independently verified
We do not fabricate hands-on experience, user stories, expert quotes, or research findings. If we have not personally tested a feature, we do not claim that we have. If we cannot verify a statistic, we do not cite it.
How we write
We write for adults 50 and older who want clear, practical information without hype or marketing language. Our editorial guidelines include:
- Use plain English and avoid jargon
- Separate factual claims from opinion
- Disclose when information cannot be verified
- Avoid exaggeration and unsubstantiated superlatives
- Include context so readers understand the limitations of the information presented
Content updates
We review and update our content regularly. Each page displays a last-reviewed date so you know how current the information is. Dating platforms change their features, pricing, and policies frequently, and we update our content as we become aware of changes.
If you notice outdated information, please let us know through our Corrections page.
Independence
Senior Dating Lab is an independent publisher. We are not owned by any dating platform, and we do not accept payment in exchange for favorable reviews or rankings. Our content reflects our editorial judgment, not commercial arrangements.
We do not publish sponsored content. All reviews, comparisons, and recommendations are produced by our editorial team using the research methods described above.
Affiliate links
Some links on our site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and sign up for a service. These links are clearly disclosed on pages where they appear. Affiliate relationships do not influence our rankings, reviews, or recommendations. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Use of AI tools
We use AI tools to assist with research organization and drafting. All AI-generated content is reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by human editors before publication. For more information, see our AI Usage Disclosure.