Keeping Your Review My Hinge Account Secure

5 min readAccount & Security

Protecting your account is a shared responsibility. Here are some best practices to help keep your information safe and secure while using Review My Hinge.

Essential Security Practices

Strong Passwords

Create robust passwords that are difficult to guess or crack

Best Practices:

Use at least 12 characters

Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols

Avoid personal information like birthdays

Don't reuse passwords across services

One-Time Passwords (OTPs)

Secure login method that provides enhanced protection

Best Practices:

Never share OTP codes with anyone

Review My Hinge support will never ask for OTPs

OTPs expire quickly for security

Use OTPs as your primary login method

Social Login Security

Keep your linked accounts secure and protected

Best Practices:

Enable two-factor authentication on Google/Apple accounts

Keep your linked accounts updated

Review permissions regularly

Use strong passwords for linked accounts

Device Security

Protect the devices you use to access Review My Hinge

Best Practices:

Keep devices updated with latest OS

Use screen locks (PIN, fingerprint, face ID)

Be cautious on public Wi-Fi

Log out on shared devices

Phishing Awareness & Protection

Stay Alert for Scams

Review My Hinge will typically communicate with you through official in-app notifications or emails from addresses ending in @reviewmyhinge.com. Be suspicious of any unexpected requests for your login information.

Suspicious Emails

Be wary of emails asking for login details or personal information

Fake Text Messages

Don't trust unsolicited SMS messages requesting account information

Phone Calls

Legitimate support will never call asking for passwords or OTPs

Suspicious Links

Don't click on links in suspicious communications

If You Receive Suspicious Communications

• Do not click on any links or provide any information

• Navigate directly to our website or app instead

• Report the suspicious communication to our support team

• When in doubt, contact us directly through official channels

Security Checklist

Use a Password Manager

Generate and store strong, unique passwords securely

Keep Software Updated

Regularly update your device's operating system and apps

Monitor Account Activity

Regularly check your account for any suspicious activity

Secure Your Email

Protect the email account linked to Review My Hinge

Use Official Channels

Always access Review My Hinge through official app stores or website

Report Suspicious Activity

Contact support immediately if you notice anything unusual

Monitoring Your Account Activity

Stay Vigilant

Periodically check your account for any unusual activity. In the future, we may add features to view your login history or active sessions in your account settings.

Report any suspicious activity to us immediately if you notice anything unusual about your account, reviews, or payments.

Safe Logout Practices

Always Log Out on Shared Devices

If you use Review My Hinge on a shared or public device (like a library computer or friend's phone), always log out when you're finished. This prevents others from accessing your account.

If Your Account is Compromised

Immediate Actions to Take

1. Change your password immediately if you suspect unauthorized access

2. Contact our support team at [email protected]

3. Check your email and phone number settings

4. Review any recent account activity or transactions

5. Update passwords on any other accounts that used the same password