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Criminal Background Check Disclosure

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Why it matters

Bumble reserves the right to run background checks on users, which could implicate consumer reporting laws, and users may not be notified when such checks occur.

Consumer impact

Bumble users grant the company a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to their uploaded content, including photos and profile information. Users are subject to mandatory binding arbitration and waive their right to class action lawsuits or jury trials unless they actively opt out within 30 days. You can opt out of the arbitration agreement by following the instructions in Section 14 of the Terms within 30 days of agreeing.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which governs how background checks on consumers must be conducted and disclosed
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State attorneys general may enforce state background check and consumer reporting laws
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Bumble Terms and Conditions
Entity
Bumble
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001189
Document ID
CA-D-00225
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Entity: Bumble | Document: Bumble Terms and Conditions | Record: CA-P-001189
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:19:58 UTC | SHA-256: d163dcc2a9e1cf47…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bumble/bumble-terms-and-conditions/criminal-background-check-disclosure/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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