Safety & privacy

Who can message me

Ask me firstPeople send a chat request. Nothing else comes through until you accept.Anyone signed inBuyers can message you right away. You can still block anyone.No messagesTurn chat off. Buyers only see the contact info on your posts.

Trusted contact

A friend or family member you can send meetup details to with one tap. We never contact them on our own.

Email alerts

Email me when I receive a new message or meetup requestWe only email when you're away, so you never miss a Ping.

Text alerts

Mobile number (US)Text me when I get a new Ping or meetup requestOnly sent when you're away from the app.Text me Flash Drops in my town12-hour local deals. A few texts a week at most.

By turning on text alerts, you agree to receive automated texts from Gig Local Radar at this number. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

Blocked people

You haven't blocked anyone. You can block someone from any chat.

Meetup safety tips

Meet in daylight at a busy public place, like a library or police station lobby.
Share your meetup details with your trusted contact.
Keep chats inside Gig Local Radar until you feel comfortable.
Don't pay ahead for items you haven't seen. Trust your gut: you can leave anytime.
In an emergency, call 911.