A dating application that connects users through mutual friends and shared interests, operating as a subsidiary of Match Group. The platform facilitates romantic connections by allowing users to create detailed profiles and engage through likes and comments on specific profile elements. Policy changes affect how user data is collected, shared, and used for matching algorithms, as well as terms governing user interactions and content moderation on the platform.

2 Documents
35 All provisions 9 High severity 26 Medium severity 0 Low severity
2 Changes · 12 mo
May 1, 2026 Last change

High — provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium — provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low — standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Privacy Rights
8 provisions · 2 high · 6 med
Data Collection
6 provisions · 4 high · 2 med
Data Sharing
5 provisions · 2 high · 3 med
Arbitration
4 provisions · 4 high
Payment Fees
3 provisions · 3 med
Acceptable Use
2 provisions · 1 high · 1 med
Data Usage
2 provisions · 2 med
Ai Automated
2 provisions · 2 med
Data Retention
2 provisions · 2 med
Platform Discretion
2 provisions · 2 med
Quick Facts
Arbitration: Mandatory
AI Training: Disclosed
Data Retention: Specified
Class Action: Waived
Key Governance Provisions
High Sensitive Profile Data Collection and Consent

Sexual orientation, health, and religious data are among the highest-risk categories of personal information because their exposure can lead to discrimination or harm in certain contexts, and the con…

High Face Geometry and Biometric Data Collection

Biometric data is among the most sensitive personal information because it cannot be changed if compromised, and several US states impose strict legal requirements on how companies collect, store, an…

High Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

Arbitration limits your ability to challenge Hinge's decisions publicly, restricts the discovery process compared to court, and prevents you from joining with other users in a class action even if ma…

High Precise Geolocation Data Collection

The clause establishes a conditional access model where precise geolocation collection is optional, but certain platform features are functionally contingent on the user granting geolocation permissi…

High Intra-Match Group Data Sharing Including Banned Users

The clause establishes a data-sharing mechanism across Match Group entities to enforce account restrictions and safety policies consistently across the platform ecosystem. This operational structure …

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: May 1, 2026 Changes (12 months): 2 Documents monitored: 2 Provisions tracked: 35
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Documents

Hinge Privacy Policy

Medium

This document establishes Hinge's data collection, processing, and sharing practices for users of its dating platform. Hinge collects personal data categories including sexual orientation, health information, approximate location, face geometry …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
7 provisions 3 versions captured Version history →

Hinge Terms of Service

High

This document establishes the terms of service governing the relationship between users and Hinge, a dating application operated by Match Group. The agreement requires users to resolve disputes through binding …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
8 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →
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High Severity Provisions (5)

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CAN-SPAM
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DMCA
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DSA
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ePrivacy Directive
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FAA
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FTC Act Section 5
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GDPR
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
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Texas AI Act
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Hinge documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 2 Hinge documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has Hinge made in the past year?

Hinge has made 2 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Hinge?

ConductAtlas has classified 35 provisions across Hinge's tracked documents. 9 are rated high severity, 26 medium, and 0 low.

Can I get alerts when Hinge changes their policies?

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