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Match Group Cross-App Data Sharing (Including Banned User Data)

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What it is

Hinge shares your personal data with other Match Group companies (such as Tinder, OkCupid, and others). If you were banned from any Match Group service, your data can be shared across the group to prevent you from creating accounts on other Match Group apps.

This analysis describes what Hinge's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes a cross-platform enforcement mechanism that treats Match Group's services as an integrated ecosystem for safety and user moderation purposes. This allows coordinated account management and user identification across multiple distinct services under common ownership.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Hinge shares your personal data — including potentially sensitive profile data — across the Match Group portfolio of apps, which means your information may be used by services you never directly agreed to. A ban from any Match Group app can result in your Hinge account being closed or blocked.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Where you provide consent, we share your information as described at the time of consent, such as when authorizing a third-party application or website to access your Skillshare account...

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Match Group considers the safety and security of members a top priority. If you were banned from another Match Group service, your data can be shared with us to allow us to take necessary actions, including closing your account or preventing you from creating an account on our service. To make all Match Group platforms safer, for instance by searching for and identifying bad actors and how they operate across Match Group platforms, as well as making sure that when a bad actor is found on one Match Group platform (for instance ours), they can be banned from all.

Excerpt from Hinge's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

Intra-group data sharing across Match Group entities requires a documented lawful basis under GDPR and must be disclosed clearly to satisfy transparency obligations.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Hinge Privacy Policy
Entity
Hinge
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001235
Document ID
CA-D-00230
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2f8d4834487c052211b0d82a25fe0e47113e192021f25ae4ec611549381037a7
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 05:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Hinge
Document: Hinge Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001235
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:32:14 UTC
SHA-256: 2f8d4834487c0522…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hinge/hinge-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-001235/match-group-cross-app-data-sharing-including-banned-user-data/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Hinge's Match Group Cross-App Data Sharing (Including Banned User Data) clause do?

The clause establishes a cross-platform enforcement mechanism that treats Match Group's services as an integrated ecosystem for safety and user moderation purposes. This allows coordinated account management and user identification across multiple distinct services under common ownership.

How does this clause affect you?

Hinge shares your personal data — including potentially sensitive profile data — across the Match Group portfolio of apps, which means your information may be used by services you never directly agreed to. A ban from any Match Group app can result in your Hinge account being closed or blocked.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hinge.