Bumble · Bumble Privacy Policy

Precise Geolocation Data Collection

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What it is

Bumble collects your precise geographic location to enable its core matching features, showing you potential matches nearby, and this data is collected continuously while the app is in use.

Why it matters

Precise location data is highly sensitive and, combined with other profile information on a dating app, could be used to physically locate or track individual users, creating serious safety risks.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Precise geolocation data is classified as sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA and several other US state laws, triggering heightened consent and opt-out obligations; under GDPR, its collection as part of a dating service profile may engage Article 9 considerations where it reveals sensitive inferences about a person's habits or relationships.

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Consumer impact

Bumble collects a wide range of sensitive personal data including precise geolocation, biometric information, sexual orientation, and private messages, and uses this data for algorithmic matching and targeted advertising. Your data may be shared with third-party service providers, advertising partners, and disclosed to law enforcement or in the event of a corporate transaction such as a merger or acquisition. You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting Bumble through the in-app settings or via their privacy request portal.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has taken enforcement action against companies that collect or share precise geolocation data without adequate consumer notice and consent.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Bumble Privacy Policy
Entity
Bumble
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00226008
Document ID
CA-D-00226
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How to Cite
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Entity: Bumble | Document: Bumble Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-00226008
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:36:36 UTC | SHA-256: b078f2f522ec2aaa…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bumble/bumble-privacy-policy/precise-geolocation-data-collection/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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