Tinder Policy Breakdown
Learn about Tinder's collection of your profile information, matches, messages, and location data to power its dating service.
- Privacy Concern #1Extensive Data CollectionTinder collects personal information, including precise location, behavioral patterns, and biometric data like facial recognition metrics
- Privacy Concern #2Data Sharing for ProfitYour data is shared with third parties for targeted advertising and potentially other unspecified purposes
- Privacy Concern #3Linked Accounts Amplify TrackingIf you connect Tinder with social accounts like Facebook or Spotify, the app collects and shares additional personal data
- Privacy Concern #4Unclear Data Retention PoliciesTinder does not clearly define how long your data is stored or used, leaving potential for indefinite retention
- Privacy Concern #5High Risk for ChildrenTinder's policies acknowledge that data may be collected from users under 18, raising serious privacy concerns for minors
- Privacy Concern #6Lack of Transparency in Data UseAlthough some data is anonymized, the app does not fully disclose how de-identified data can still be combined with other sources