Frequently Asked Questions
Linq is the consumer app on a mission to end ‘revenge porn’ and ‘sextortion’ by giving people control over their intimate content – even after it’s sent. The Linq app lets you grant and revoke access to your intimate content, so you’re always in control. While someone has access to your content, they can't screenshot it, take a photo of the screen, or even show it to someone next to them. And it works with every messaging app, so you can share anywhere from one secure library.
The numbers tell a clear story: sending nudes is normal, but it’s not safe. 50% of people aged 18-44 have sent a nude, and almost 1 in 4 of them say they have had their intimate images shared without their consent. In fact, the UK Revenge Porn Helpline saw reports double in 2023. Traditional messaging and dating apps just weren't built for sharing sensitive content. People need a better way to protect themselves. We are building that solution from the ground up.
The Linq app lets you share intimate content with anyone over the age of 18, through any messaging or dating app, by sending them a secure Linq. All content is end-to-end encrypted, so only your connection can see it. And if you decide you don’t want someone to have access to your content anymore, you can simply break the Linq – revoking their access. While a user has access to your content, they can’t screenshot it, take a photo of the screen, or even show it to someone standing next to them.
All communication on Linq is end-to-end encrypted, which means that no one else, including us, can see the content you share. All content is stored securely in the cloud with the same encryption standards used by banking apps and healthcare providers.
When you break a Linq, the person you sent it to loses access to your image immediately. It will effectively disappear from their device. You can break some or all your Linqs with someone, it’s up to you. When you break Linqs with somebody, their access to your content will be lost permanently.
Our app actively blocks screen capture and screen recording at the device level. If someone tries, we'll suspend their access to your content, let you know what happened, and if necessary, ban them from the app.
We can’t reveal exactly how this technology works, as it could put our users at risk. However, we can say that many of our more advanced features make use of AI & machine learning, and we currently have a number of patents pending for these features.
We take a proactive approach to user safety. If someone attempts to capture or misuse your content, we’ll block the attempt, suspend their access, and notify you. You always have the option to break Linqs with a user and revoke their access to all your content. Every Linq also has a unique digital watermark, so in the unlikely event that someone captures or shares content without permission, we can identify the specific user responsible. If you are concerned about intimate image abuse, contact the Revenge Porn Helpline, or the Internet Watch Foundation if you are under 18.
All users must complete ID verification. The app continuously monitors whether the individual viewing content matches the registered user. This monitoring is only done on-device, so while we can’t see it, we can rely on it to ensure that users are who they say they are.
Linq is designed for consenting adults, and all users must be over 18. We use government ID verification through a trusted provider, to ensure all users are over 18 before they can share or receive any intimate content.
Linq is a private image-sharing app for consenting adults. We actively collaborate with law enforcement and have also partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation, and work closely with them to ensure that known CSAM cannot be shared on Linq. Our product roadmap also includes features designed to detect other forms of illegal content and to make Linq a hostile environment for any type of criminal activity.
We don’t believe that image-based abuse can be tackled by telling people not to send intimate images – history shows us that demanding abstinence just won’t work. These approaches just push behaviour underground and make it riskier. Sending nudes is a normal part of modern romantic relationships – 1 in 2 young adults in the UK share intimate content, and that number is growing. Instead of judgment, people need better tools. By providing a secure alternative, we're protecting people who are going to share intimate content anyway and giving them a way to practice safe sext.