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Sensitive data processing continues after opt-out

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 279 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

If a user opts out, may their data continue to be processed?
Grindr discloses that if a user opts out, their data may continue to be processed where permitted under applicable law.
Where may a user's data continue to be processed if they opt out?
Grindr discloses that if a user opts out, their data may continue to be processed where permitted under applicable law.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

An opt-out does not fully stop data processing; permitted processing under applicable law may continue regardless of the user's opt-out choice.

Interpretive note: The excerpt does not specify which opt-out mechanism or which categories of processing this applies to; the canonical claim reflects only what the language states.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 3333 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Even after opting out, the reader's data may continue to be processed by Grindr where applicable law permits such processing.

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Note that if you opt out, your data may continue to be processed where permitted under applicable law.

Excerpt from Grindr's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Grindr Privacy Policy
Entity
Grindr
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-036570
Document ID
CA-D-00270
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d975ff63d08e3c4b736841b3b0bc5d768ca9e5f4b20e241c55c4c227fb46ef8c
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 06:55 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Grindr
Document: Grindr Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-036570
Captured: 2026-07-09 06:55:48 UTC
SHA-256: d975ff63d08e3c4b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grindr/grindr-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-036570/sensitive-data-processing-continues-after-opt-out/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grindr's Sensitive data processing continues after opt-out clause do?

An opt-out does not fully stop data processing; permitted processing under applicable law may continue regardless of the user's opt-out choice.

How does this clause affect you?

Even after opting out, the reader's data may continue to be processed by Grindr where applicable law permits such processing.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

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