Tinder collects biometric data (specifically face geometry data) when users submit to photo verification to confirm their identity on the platform.
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The clause establishes a framework under which biometric collection occurs only upon user election to engage particular identity verification features, rather than as a default practice. This structure creates a distinction between the standard service and features requiring biometric data submission.
Users who complete photo verification provide Tinder with biometric identifiers that may be stored and processed, creating exposure under state biometric privacy laws and risk of harm if the data is breached or misused.
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"You may choose to participate in certain of our features like Photo Verification, Photo Check, or ID + Photo Verification, that involve the collection of face geometry data, which may be considered biometric data in some jurisdictions.— Excerpt from Tinder's Tinder Privacy Policy
Collection of biometric identifiers triggers obligations under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and analogous state laws; the policy should be reviewed for compliance with BIPA's written consent, retention schedule, and data destruction requirements.
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The clause establishes a framework under which biometric collection occurs only upon user election to engage particular identity verification features, rather than as a default practice. This structure creates a distinction between the standard service and features requiring biometric data submission.
Users who complete photo verification provide Tinder with biometric identifiers that may be stored and processed, creating exposure under state biometric privacy laws and risk of harm if the data is breached or misused.
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