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Face Geometry Biometric Data Collection

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Face geometry data is among the most sensitive personal data types, and its collection through opt-in features means users should be aware that voluntary participation triggers biometric data collection.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4198 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you choose to use features like Selfie Verification, Hinge will collect your face geometry data, which may be legally classified as biometric data depending on your jurisdiction.

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Glassdoor Medium

Some of our ad partners may also enable us to collect similar data directly from their website or app by integrating our or our affiliates' advertising technology.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You may choose to participate in certain of our features, like Selfie Verification, that involve the collection of face geometry data, which may be considered biometric data in some jurisdictions.

— Excerpt from Hinge's Hinge Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Hinge Privacy Policy
Entity
Hinge
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-033667
Document ID
CA-D-00230
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
294a9273f6d51325fab8e9815f872379e6823ba8e2dfc32ff1c781d3ac7c5a16
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 01:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Hinge
Document: Hinge Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-033667
Captured: 2026-05-11 01:54:40 UTC
SHA-256: 294a9273f6d51325…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hinge/hinge-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-033667/face-geometry-biometric-data-collection/
Accessed: July 12, 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 Face Geometry Biometric Data Collection clause do?

Face geometry data is among the most sensitive personal data types, and its collection through opt-in features means users should be aware that voluntary participation triggers biometric data collection.

How does this clause affect you?

If you choose to use features like Selfie Verification, Hinge will collect your face geometry data, which may be legally classified as biometric data depending on your jurisdiction.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 300 platforms. See the full comparison.

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