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Sensitive Personal Data Collection (Sexual Orientation, Health, Religion)

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision creates an operational framework for collection and processing of special category data that receives heightened regulatory protection in many jurisdictions. The clause conditions use of sensitive data on explicit user provision and corresponding consent, establishing the legal basis for downstream processing activities.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who choose to disclose sensitive personal data in their profiles authorize Hinge to collect and process that information under the terms of the Privacy Policy. The provision does not require disclosure of sensitive data but specifies the consent mechanism if users elect to provide it.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When you complete your profile, you share additional details about you, such as your gender, interests, preferences, approximate location, etc. Some of this data may be considered sensitive or special in certain countries, such as details about sexual orientation, sexual life, health, racial or ethnic origins, religious beliefs or political affiliations. If you choose to provide this data, you consent to us using it as laid out in this Privacy Policy.

— 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-006689
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-006689
Captured: 2026-05-11 01:54:40 UTC
SHA-256: 294a9273f6d51325…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hinge/hinge-privacy-policy/sensitive-personal-data-collection-sexual-orientation-health-religion/
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 Hinge's Sensitive Personal Data Collection (Sexual Orientation, Health, Religion) clause do?

This provision creates an operational framework for collection and processing of special category data that receives heightened regulatory protection in many jurisdictions. The clause conditions use of sensitive data on explicit user provision and corresponding consent, establishing the legal basis for downstream processing activities.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who choose to disclose sensitive personal data in their profiles authorize Hinge to collect and process that information under the terms of the Privacy Policy. The provision does not require disclosure of sensitive data but specifies the consent mechanism if users elect to provide it.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Hinge?

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