Bumble legal documents, explained

We fetch the public Terms and Privacy pages below, write a short briefing in everyday language, and record a change when the text moves.

What the documents say

Privacy Policy

Checked October 26, 2026 · Read the source

Bumble's Privacy Policy outlines how the company collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use their app and websites. They gather data such as your registration details, location, and social media information to enhance your experience and help you connect with others. You have rights regarding your data, including the ability to access, rectify, or delete it. Bumble is committed to keeping your information secure and will notify you of any significant changes to their policy.

Bumble collects personal information like your name, location, and social media details when you use their app.
Your data is used to improve your experience and help you connect with others on the platform.
You can control your privacy settings and have rights to access or delete your information.
Bumble takes security seriously and employs measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.
They may share your information with third parties only in specific situations outlined in their policy.

Terms of Service

Checked October 26, 2026 · Read the source

Bumble's Terms of Service outline the rules and responsibilities for using their app. Users must be at least 18 years old and agree to follow community guidelines. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled, and disputes are generally resolved through arbitration. Users are responsible for their content and must not share personal information or engage in harmful behavior.

You must be 18 or older to create a Bumble account.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel them.
Disputes with Bumble are usually settled through arbitration.
You are responsible for the content you post and must follow community guidelines.
Do not share personal information or engage in harmful behavior on the app.
You can delete your account anytime, but uninstalling the app does not delete your account.

Change history

The policy still states that Bumble collects location information from users' devices.

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Users can be searched and accessed by their handle, potentially exposing them to more users than they intended.

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