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This privacy policy outlines that user data may be shared across other Match Group companies for purposes such as safety, operations, and personalization (data_use-1). Due to the global nature of the service, data may be transferred internationally to countries with different data protection laws (data_use-2). The collection and processing of sensitive personal data, such as sexual orientation or religious beliefs, is based on user consent (data_use-3).
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Risk Flags
Clauses that indicate potential for significant user harm, including but not limited to: loss of privacy, monetary loss, or limitations on user rights.
Not clearly stated: No high or medium severity risk flags were clearly stated in the provided clauses.
Data Use & Sharing
Clauses that describe how the company collects, uses, and shares personal data, including with third parties.
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Data Shared Across Match Group Companies
Data about users can be shared with other companies within the Match Group family of businesses to enhance safety, assist with data processing operations, suggest connections, and personalize user experiences across services.
Why it matters: Your personal data may be shared with other companies within the Match Group for various purposes, including safety measures, operational support, and personalized services. This means data you share on Hinge could be used by other apps owned by Match Group.
ng, analytics, machine learning development and implementation, finance and accounting, legal support, payment processing, service improvement, data security and fighting against spam, abuse, fraud and other wrongdoings.
**6. How Match Group Companies Work Together**, paragraph 3 · Citation strength: strong
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Cross-Border Data Transfers
User data may be transferred across international borders, including to the United States of America and other countries that may have different data processing laws, due to the global nature of the service.
Why it matters: Your data may be sent to other countries with potentially different data protection laws, which could impact the legal protections afforded to your personal information.
Because we operate a global service, the sharing of your data laid out in Section 5 involves cross-border data transfers to the United States of America and other countries that may have different laws about data processing.
**7. Cross-Border Data Transfers**, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Use of Sensitive Data Requires Consent
When collecting and processing data that 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, the company seeks user consent.
Why it matters: If you choose to provide sensitive information like sexual orientation or religious beliefs, you are consenting to its use as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
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.
| Data you give us | Description |, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
Cancellation & Renewal
Clauses that describe how users can cancel services or accounts, and any automatic renewal provisions.
Not clearly stated: No findings regarding cancellation provisions were clearly stated in the provided clauses.
Gotchas
Unexpected or less-than-obvious clauses that may be detrimental to the user.
Not clearly stated: No 'gotchas' were clearly stated in the provided clauses.
Protections
Clauses that offer explicit benefits or strong privacy commitments to the user.
Protection95% confidence confidence
Right to Delete Personal Data
Users have the right to delete some of the data they provided directly within the service and can also close their account, leading to data deletion as specified in the Privacy Policy.
Why it helps: This provision gives users control over their personal information, allowing them to remove data and close their account, which can help protect their privacy.
_Right to delete personal data_ You can delete some of the data you provided us directly within the service. You can also close your account as explained [here](https://hingeapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004020968-How-do-I-delete-my-account)and we’ll delete your data as laid out in this Privacy Policy.
**8. Your Rights**, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
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