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One match at a time. Talk first, judge later.

This app uses AI to analyze your conversations, photos, and behavior. It measures how you engage. It determines your match quality based on that engagement.

Behave the way you'd want to be remembered.

You start at the bottom. Your engagement determines who you meet. Your first match is your chance to show who you are.

If that sounds like accountability, you're in the right place.

Step 1 of 5
What should we call you?
Your first name only. You'll share it naturally in conversation.
Step 2 of 5
Who are you?
The basics that help us find your match.
We save your major metro area, not your exact location.
Gender
✓ Male
+ Female
+ Transitioning
+ Nonbinary
Sexual Orientation
✓ Straight
+ Gay
+ Bi
Relationship Type
✓ Long term
+ Short term
+ Polyamorous
Step 3 of 5
Show your face (eventually)
Photos stay hidden until the candle reveals them.
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Step 4 of 5
Who are you, really?
This shows on Day 5. Make it count.
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Pick up to 6 that define you.
Outdoors
+ Hiking
+ Camping
+ Backpacking
+ Rock Climbing
+ Cycling
+ Running
+ Fishing
+ Skiing/Snowboarding
+ Gardening
+ Horseback Riding
Fitness & Sports
+ Gym/Weightlifting
+ Yoga
+ Swimming
+ Martial Arts
+ Tennis
+ Basketball
+ Soccer
+ Golf
+ Surfing
+ Dance
Food & Drink
+ Cooking
+ Baking
+ Foodie/Dining Out
+ Coffee
+ Wine
+ Craft Beer
+ Mixology
+ BBQ/Grilling
Arts & Creative
+ Photography
+ Painting/Drawing
+ Writing
+ Pottery/Ceramics
+ Crafting/DIY
+ Fashion/Style
+ Interior Design
Music
+ Live Music
+ Playing Instruments
+ Vinyl/Records
+ Concerts
+ Karaoke
+ Music Production
Entertainment
+ Indie Films
+ Blockbuster Movies
+ Documentaries
+ Theater/Plays
+ Board Games
+ Video Games
+ Tabletop/RPG
+ Podcasts
+ Anime
Intellectual
+ Reading
+ History
+ Philosophy
+ Science/Nature
+ Languages
+ True Crime
Social & Lifestyle
+ Travel
+ Spirituality/Mindfulness
+ Volunteering
+ Cars/Motoring
+ Thrifting/Vintage
+ Plant Parent
Step 5 of 5
Last candle
These help us suggest great date spots.
Dietary
✓ No restrictions
+ Vegetarian
+ Vegan
+ Gluten-free
Price range
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Your candle is ready.
Your first match arrives Sunday.
You're early, and that's beautiful.

🕭️ 247 people in Austin
🌍 1,832 globally
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Day 1 — The Dark
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Match Profile
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Photo reveals on Day 4
Status
Day 1 — Just a chat.
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Merek
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📍 Austin, TX
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Coffee snob, reluctant runner, terrible at chess.
Interests Edit
Date Preferences Edit
Basics Edit
WorkSoftware Engineer
EducationUT Austin
Height5'11"
EthnicityWhite
PronounsHe/Him
GenderMale
OrientationStraight
Relationship TypeLong term
LanguagesEnglish
Pets
Lifestyle Edit
ExerciseSometimes
DrinkingSocially
SmokingNever
KidsWant someday
Looking forSomething serious
More About Me Edit
ZodiacScorpio
MBTIINTP
PoliticsModerate
ReligionAgnostic
This is what your match sees on Day 6 (Full Illumination).
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Settings

Profile

StatusWarm
Current MatchDay 1 of 7
ModeLocal

Privacy

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Your Data

Candlelight stores only what's needed. No conversation content. No biometrics. No data sold.

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Pushing this button will delete your entire profile and all related data. You will need to make another if you wish to continue using our service.
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AI Transparency
Candlelight uses AI to analyze your conversations and behavior. Here's exactly what it does:

Reputation Scoring
The AI measures engagement quality — response rate, latency, initiation, and whether you're matching your partner's energy. This determines your match quality over time.

Safety & Policy
Conversations are scanned for harassment, abuse, scams, and policy violations. Reports and harmful patterns affect your ability to match.

Personality Learning
Over time, the AI learns your communication style, interests, and preferences to find better matches. This profile is tied to your account.

Your Control
Everything the AI knows about you can be deleted instantly with the Nuclear Button below. One tap, everything gone.

One Exception
Users removed for safety violations (harassment, abuse, exploitation) have their data retained to protect others. This is the only exception.
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🕯️ The Candle Reveal

Each day, a new candle is lit. More of your match is revealed.

1The Dark
Completely blind. Just text.
2The Icebreaker
Daily prompts begin.
3Taking Shape
First name, age & city revealed.
4The Reveal
First photo shown.
5Filling In
More photos, bio & interests.
6Going Deeper
Lifestyle & deeper details.
7Full Illumination
Everything visible.
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