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Facebook Joint Data Controller Relationship

Medium severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 288 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

With whom is Tinder considered a Joint Data Controller when using Facebook tools?
Tinder is considered a Joint Data Controller with Meta Ireland when using Facebook tools such as Facebook Login, Pixel, Social plugins, and Facebook SDK for App Events.
Is Tinder considered a Joint Data Controller with Meta Ireland?
Tinder is considered a Joint Data Controller with Meta Ireland when using Facebook tools such as Facebook Login, Pixel, Social plugins, and Facebook SDK for App Events.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Joint Data Controller status means Tinder shares formal legal responsibility over user data with Meta Ireland when those specific tools are active, rather than Tinder bearing sole responsibility.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4429 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' data processed through the listed Facebook tools is subject to a shared control arrangement between Tinder and Meta Ireland.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

We may offer joint promotions or programs that, in order for your participation, will require us to share your information with third parties. In fulfilling these types of promotions, we may share your name and other information...

Squarespace Medium

Each payment processor uses and processes your complete payment information in accordance with its applicable privacy policy (Stripe and PayPal).

Lime Medium

if you are accessing and using Lime Services under a corporate account...you acknowledge and agree that Lime may share certain of your usage information with whomever provided you with access to the Lime Services

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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we may use Facebook tools, such as Facebook Login, Pixel, Social plugins, and Facebook SDK for App Events. When using these tools we are considered "Joint Data Controllers" with Meta Ireland.

Excerpt from Tinder's Privacy Policy

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
Tinder Privacy Policy
Entity
Tinder
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-034537
Document ID
CA-D-00228
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
51e09a32bd1a24e26f4b6797c8df54ddfc9eb805dd43dbbcfe272f149a998299
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 13:24 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Tinder
Document: Tinder Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-034537
Captured: 2026-05-08 13:24:15 UTC
SHA-256: 51e09a32bd1a24e2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/tinder/tinder-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-034537/facebook-joint-data-controller-relationship/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tinder's Facebook Joint Data Controller Relationship clause do?

Joint Data Controller status means Tinder shares formal legal responsibility over user data with Meta Ireland when those specific tools are active, rather than Tinder bearing sole responsibility.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' data processed through the listed Facebook tools is subject to a shared control arrangement between Tinder and Meta Ireland.

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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