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Data Retention Policy

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Why it matters

Vague retention periods mean your data could be held for extended periods even after you stop using the app, and you may not know how long sensitive information about you remains in Bumble's systems.

Consumer impact

Bumble collects a wide range of sensitive personal data including biometric identifiers, precise geolocation, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and private messages, which are used for matching algorithms, content moderation, and advertising purposes. Your data may be shared with third-party advertisers and service providers, and transferred to the United States and other countries with potentially different privacy protections. You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting Bumble directly through the app settings or by emailing their data protection team.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    Delete your Bumble account via Settings > Delete Account in the app to trigger the data retention and deletion process, then follow up with a formal erasure request at https://bumble.com/help if you want confirmation of deletion.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over data retention practices that may constitute unfair or deceptive practices under the FTC Act.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Bumble Privacy Policy
Entity
Bumble
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001200
Document ID
CA-D-00226
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Entity: Bumble | Document: Bumble Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001200
Captured: 2026-03-24 08:00:16 UTC | SHA-256: 859af75c799f8a36…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bumble/bumble-privacy-policy/data-retention-policy/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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