Most Dating Apps Risk User Privacy, Selling Personal Data for Ads

A comprehensive review by Mozilla reveals that 80% of popular dating apps may share or sell user data, raising significant privacy concerns.

Mozilla's latest report finds 22 out of 25 popular dating apps labeled with 'Privacy Not Included', indicating poor data protection.
Apps like Hinge, Tinder, and OKCupid access users' precise geolocation data, sometimes even when not in use.
Only three apps, including Lex, received positive or adequate privacy ratings from Mozilla.
Experts warn that such data practices could lead to user exploitation and diminish trust in dating platforms.
Increasing reliance on AI and data analytics in dating apps could further compromise user privacy without stringent safeguards.