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The clause authorizes the collection and processing of biometric data through facial recognition technology for identity verification purposes, while establishing an alternative verification pathway. This defines the operational mechanisms and user choice structure for identity verification on the platform.
Bumble's privacy policy previously disclosed that the company operates servers in the US, UK, and EU. The updated policy removes the UK from this list, stating only US and EU servers. For UK-based users, this change may alter where personal data is actually stored and processed, which can affect data protection rights and latency. UK users may want to review the updated privacy policy to understand the new data storage arrangements and determine whether they align with their privacy expectations.
View change record →UK users may experience a change in data storage and processing infrastructure. The updated policy discloses that servers in the UK are no longer part of Bumble's stated network, meaning UK user data may now be processed and stored in EU data centers instead of potentially UK-based infrastructure. This could have implications for data residency expectations and regulatory compliance frameworks that apply to UK-based data processing. Review Bumble's updated data transfer documentation if you have specific data locality requirements.
View change record →Users who submit photos for verification are subject to facial recognition scanning and biometric data collection by the company and its third-party partner Veriff. The terms authorize users to opt for manual review instead of facial recognition technology if they choose not to have their biometric information processed.
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"If you choose to verify your photo, we will scan each photo that you submit. This scan can include the use of facial recognition technology to compare the submitted photo(s) to your profile photo, which helps us make sure you are who you say you are. If you choose to also verify your ID, our third party partner called Veriff will carry out the ID check on our behalf. Veriff will compare a selfie you take to your ID document. This scan can include the use of facial recognition technology and involves the collection of biometric data, but you also have the option to request a manual review if you do not want facial recognition technology to be used or your biometric information to be collected.— Excerpt from Bumble's Bumble Privacy Policy
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The clause authorizes the collection and processing of biometric data through facial recognition technology for identity verification purposes, while establishing an alternative verification pathway. This defines the operational mechanisms and user choice structure for identity verification on the platform.
Users who submit photos for verification are subject to facial recognition scanning and biometric data collection by the company and its third-party partner Veriff. The terms authorize users to opt for manual review instead of facial recognition technology if they choose not to have their biometric information processed.
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