Dating apps collect some of the most intimate data possible - your preferences, conversations, photos, and location. This data is highly sensitive.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major dating apps services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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T
Tinder
Best in Category
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55 | C+ | Swipe data used for algorithmic profiling | View Review → |
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H
Hinge
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48 | C | Match Group cross-platform data sharing | View Review → |
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B
Bumble
|
38 | D+ | Photo verification data retained, AI analysis | View Review → |
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M
Match
Lowest in Category
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28 | D | $14M FTC settlement, decades of data retained | View Review → |
Dating apps collect sexual orientation, relationship preferences, intimate photos, location patterns, and private conversations. This data requires stricter privacy protections under our methodology.
Match Group (Tinder, Hinge, Match) explicitly shares your data across all 45+ brands. Their policy states: "We may share your information with other Match Group companies to... provide better service"
Multiple apps collect face geometry for "verification." Bumble states they process "facial geometry data and identifiers" with uncertain retention periods.
Your swipe patterns, messaging behavior, and time spent viewing profiles create detailed psychological profiles used for internal "rankings" and advertising.
Match Group paid $14 million in 2021 FTC settlement for deceptive practices. Dating apps face heightened regulatory scrutiny for data handling.
We also analyze dating apps terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Dating Apps →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.