Biometric data is uniquely sensitive because it cannot be changed if compromised; its collection by a commercial dating app creates significant legal and personal safety risks, particularly for users in states with biometric privacy laws like Illinois.
Tinder collects extensive personal data including precise geolocation, sensitive attributes such as sexual orientation and religion, biometric data for photo verification, and private messages, which are shared with corporate affiliates, advertising partners, and law enforcement under defined conditions. Data may be retained for periods after account deletion, and users' behavioral data is used for targeted advertising and automated matching decisions. You can request a copy of your data, ask for deletion, or adjust privacy settings by visiting Tinder's privacy portal at https://account.gotinder.com/data.