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Sensitive Data Processing and Special Category Data

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision creates a framework under which sensitive personal data is collected with user consent and made visible within the service ecosystem. This establishes both the data collection mechanism and the visibility scope of special category information on the platform.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who provide sensitive personal information through their profile understand that such information will be visible to other users of the service and processed by Grindr according to the Privacy Policy. The provision conditions continued use of the service on acceptance of this data processing and visibility arrangement.

How other platforms handle this

Adyen Medium

In providing the services, Adyen will process personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary consents and legal bases to share personal data with A...

Dun & Bradstreet Medium

We process many types of data to support business decisioning, including data about people, businesses, organizations, places, economic activity, sustainability, legal, and other significant business events, and third-party risks. Some of the data we process is considered personal data. Some of the ...

Apple App Store Medium

When you use Siri, Apple collects data such as your voice input, contacts, and other information to fulfill your request. If you opt in to help improve Siri, a small portion of audio recordings may be analyzed by Apple employees and contractors who are subject to confidentiality requirements. You ca...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Service is designed for the LGBTQ+ community. By creating a profile, you may choose to provide information about your sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, and other sensitive personal information. You understand that this information is visible to other users of the Service and may be used by Grindr as described in our Privacy Policy. By providing this information, you consent to Grindr processing this information as described in the Privacy Policy.

— Excerpt from Grindr's Grindr Terms of Service

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 Terms of Service
Entity
Grindr
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004772
Document ID
CA-D-00269
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
33e47cc19955427d2ed8dd4c81bb724c515b59cfcbfb1e0fcf39702fc487d424
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 08:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Grindr
Document: Grindr Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-004772
Captured: 2026-05-07 08:35:25 UTC
SHA-256: 33e47cc19955427d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grindr/grindr-terms-of-service/sensitive-data-processing-and-special-category-data/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grindr's Sensitive Data Processing and Special Category Data clause do?

The provision creates a framework under which sensitive personal data is collected with user consent and made visible within the service ecosystem. This establishes both the data collection mechanism and the visibility scope of special category information on the platform.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who provide sensitive personal information through their profile understand that such information will be visible to other users of the service and processed by Grindr according to the Privacy Policy. The provision conditions continued use of the service on acceptance of this data processing and visibility arrangement.

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