Change record
CA-C-002480
Bumble Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
May 30, 2026
Effective date
May 30, 2026
Severity
Direction
Neutral
Taxonomy
Disclosure requirement change
Changes
+17 sentences added · 10 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Medium Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Bumble users who create or view pitches Individuals featured in pitches (including non-bumble users)

Bumble added disclosure language describing BeePitched, a new feature that allows users and non-users to create and share personalized 'Pitches' about others. The updated privacy policy now states that BeePitched processes names, phone numbers, photos, pitch content, reports, and related technical information from pitch creators, contributors, subjects, and devices. This information is used to operate the feature, moderate content, investigate reports, and prevent misuse, with access restricted to pitch subjects, invited contributors, authorized Bumble personnel, and service providers.

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What this means for you

Bumble's updated privacy policy discloses that the new BeePitched feature processes personal data including names, phone numbers, photos, and pitch content from users and non-users. According to the policy, this information is used to operate the feature, moderate content, investigate reports, and prevent misuse. Access to pitches is limited to pitch subjects, invited contributors, authorized Bumble personnel, and service providers. The disclosure establishes what data the feature collects and how it is used, but does not describe user controls or settings for opting out of being featured in a pitch.

Historical Context

ConductAtlas has recorded 3 material changes to this document over 69 days of monitoring (since March 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.

Across all monitored documents, Bumble has made 4 significant changes.

2 of Bumble's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.

Key Clauses Affected

BeePitched data processing disclosure

Privacy policy now discloses that BeePitched processes names, phone numbers, photos, pitch content, and related technical data from users and non-users for operation, moderation, investigation, and misuse prevention.

BeePitched access restrictions

Access to pitches is limited to pitch subjects, invited contributors, authorized Bumble personnel, and service providers.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
6f0f969fe2657ab71d0bb04727d9c301748e682550c6cd065a20d4d2949b5325
April 19, 2026 06:18 UTC
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Current Version
5fa6a1bf4ac9350d0e82b3cc7ed287bea6c7376c6d3851b3db1b3e64859783d9
May 30, 2026 00:34 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
May 30, 2026 00:34 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://bumble.com/en-us/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Bumble
Document: Bumble Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-002480
Captured: 2026-05-30 00:34:07 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-30-bumble-bumble-privacy-policy-2480/
Accessed: Sept. 5, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Bumble added privacy policy language disclosing BeePitched, a new feature enabling user-generated and user-shared profiles (called 'Pitches') about individuals, including non-Bumble account holders. The disclosure describes data types (names, phone numbers, photos, pitch content, reports, …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Bumble Privacy Policy
Entity
Bumble
Captured
May 30, 2026
Source URL
https://bumble.com/en-us/privacy
Other changes to Bumble Privacy Policy
Previous change Apr 19, 2026
Bumble removed a reference to UK servers from its privacy policy on April 19, 2026. The policy previously stated the …
Medium Negative
Next change Jun 14, 2026
Bumble revised its BeePitched feature description and data retention practices on June 14, 2026. The updated policy recharacterizes BeePitched from …
Low Neutral
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