Biometric data is among the most sensitive personal data because it is unique to you, cannot be changed like a password, and is specifically regulated in states like Illinois under BIPA, with potential for significant misuse if breached.
Consumer impact
Hinge collects extensive personal data including sensitive categories such as sexual orientation, health information, and biometric face geometry, which is shared across Match Group's portfolio of apps and with third-party advertising partners. Users who are banned from any Match Group service may have their data shared across the entire group, and behavioral profiling and automated decision-making are used to recommend matches and serve targeted ads. You can exercise data access, deletion, or correction rights by submitting a request through Hinge's in-app settings or privacy request portal.
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.
Delete Your Data
Navigate to Hinge app settings, find the Privacy or Data section, and submit a data deletion request to remove your face geometry data. You may also contact Hinge's privacy team via their help center at help.hinge.co.
Applicable agencies
FTC
The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive data practices including biometric data collection and has issued guidance on biometric privacy.