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User Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

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What it is

Bumble acknowledges a broad set of data subject rights including the right to access, correct, delete, port, restrict, and object to processing of your personal information, as well as rights specific to California residents under CCPA/CPRA.

This analysis describes what Bumble's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

These rights give you meaningful control over your personal data on the platform, including the ability to request deletion of your entire profile and data history, which is particularly important given the sensitive nature of dating app data.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 30, 2026

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.

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Medium Apr 19, 2026

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.

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Medium Mar 21, 2026

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.

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Clause Stability Mostly Stable

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Change
5
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5148 other provisions on other platforms.
This clause has changed once in 5 months of monitoring.

Change history

modified May 30, 2026

Provision renamed from 'User Rights Framework (GDPR and US State Laws)' to 'User Rights Under GDPR and CCPA' with detailed enumeration of specific rights now included.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

EU, UK, and California users have legally backed rights to access, delete, and export their Bumble data; exercising the right to erasure removes your profile and associated data from Bumble's systems, which is a significant privacy protection given the sensitive nature of the information collected.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    In the Bumble app, go to Settings, select the privacy or data section, and submit a request to delete your account and associated personal data. You can also contact Bumble directly using the Contact Us link in the privacy policy.
  • Export Your Data
    In the Bumble app, navigate to Settings and find the option to download or export your personal data; this allows you to see what information Bumble holds about you before deciding whether to request deletion.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

You may contact our privacy team with any requests of disclosure, correction, or deletion of your personal information. You may also request suspension of use or suspension of sharing of your personal information with certain third parties.

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

Skillshare Medium

When you are asked to provide information, you may decline to do so; but if you choose not to provide information that is necessary to provide some of our Services, you may not be able to use those Services.

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Your Rights ... Right to be informed ... Right to access ... Right to rectify ... Right to data portability ... Right to erase ... Right to restrict or object ... Right to complain ... Rights related to automated decision-making, including profiling ... Do You Live in California?

Excerpt from Bumble's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The rights enumerated in this section derive from GDPR Articles 13-22 (for EU users), UK GDPR (for UK users), and CCPA/CPRA Sections 1798.100-1798.125 (for California users).

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Bumble Privacy Policy
Entity
Bumble
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008870
Document ID
CA-D-00226
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
153d9cef35ab9e19783ae3daf7974b1910d07757a2ebe88355cad6dcb863fcdd
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 00:09 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Bumble
Document: Bumble Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008870
Captured: 2026-05-08 00:09:56 UTC
SHA-256: 153d9cef35ab9e19…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bumble/bumble-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008870/user-rights-under-gdpr-and-ccpa/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bumble's User Rights Under GDPR and CCPA clause do?

These rights give you meaningful control over your personal data on the platform, including the ability to request deletion of your entire profile and data history, which is particularly important given the sensitive nature of dating app data.

How does this clause affect you?

EU, UK, and California users have legally backed rights to access, delete, and export their Bumble data; exercising the right to erasure removes your profile and associated data from Bumble's systems, which is a significant privacy protection given the sensitive nature of the information collected.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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