Precise location data can reveal where you live, work, worship, or receive medical care — and for LGBTQ+ users, it can expose visits to locations that reveal sexual orientation or gender identity.
Consumer impact
Grindr collects highly sensitive personal data — including precise geolocation, sexual orientation, and HIV status — and has historically shared or sold this data with third-party advertising partners, creating significant privacy and safety risks for LGBTQ+ users. Data collected through the app may be used for targeted advertising and analytics, and third-party SDKs embedded in the app may independently collect user data. You can submit a data deletion or opt-out request through Grindr's privacy request portal at https://help.grindr.com/hc/en-us/requests/new or via the app's privacy settings.
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.
Opt Out of Arbitration
Go to your device's system Settings, find Grindr under app permissions, and set location access to 'Never' or 'Only while using' to limit continuous location tracking. Note this may affect core app functionality.
Applicable agencies
FTC
The FTC issued a $7 million consent order against Grindr in 2025 specifically for sharing users' precise location data with advertisers without proper consent.
State attorneys general in California and other states have authority to enforce CCPA/CPRA violations including unauthorized sharing of precise geolocation as sensitive personal information.