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Precise geolocation collection enables the core matching functionality of the service by establishing geographic proximity between users. The provision establishes that location-based features depend on active permission and ongoing data collection from the device.
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.
View change record →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 grant permission authorize collection of precise latitude and longitude coordinates for matching, events, and targeted advertising purposes. The terms note that disabling location sharing through device settings may impair functionality of certain App features.
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"Geolocation Information. If you give us permission to do so, we collect your precise location (lat/long coordinates) from your device. We use your location information to show you potential matches who are nearby, to show you local events and to show you advertisements that are relevant to you. You may turn off location sharing by changing your device settings, but please note that some features of our App may not work properly if you do so.Excerpt from Bumble's Privacy Policy
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Precise geolocation collection enables the core matching functionality of the service by establishing geographic proximity between users. The provision establishes that location-based features depend on active permission and ongoing data collection from the device.
Users who grant permission authorize collection of precise latitude and longitude coordinates for matching, events, and targeted advertising purposes. The terms note that disabling location sharing through device settings may impair functionality of certain App features.
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