Some of the information you add to your profile is more sensitive, for example your religion, political views, or ethnicity. This type of information is also known as special category data, and it's totally up to you if you share it.
What’s special category data?
Your personal data is any information that identifies you. Some types of personal data are more sensitive, which is why the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) classifies them as special category data. This includes details about your race or ethnicity, political views, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic and biometric data (for identification), health, sex life, and sexual orientation. Learn more about how we handle your information in our Privacy Policy.
Helping you connect with other people
When you add information to your Bumble profile, other people can see and share it. That includes special category data you choose to share, like your ethnicity, religion, political views, and what you’re looking for. If you add any of this information, it’ll show on your profile and help you use Bumble. It’ll also help people find you from Discover, and see your profile if you match their preferences. If you’re not OK with this, you can update or remove this information at any time. If you're in the USA or Canada, you can add your ethnicity to your profile. Read more about why we ask about race and ethnicity.
Getting your consent
We can only use this information with your consent. By sharing it, you’re giving us consent to show it on your profile. This will help people find you from Discover, and see your profile if it matches their preferences. If you voluntarily add your information to your profile, you're giving your explicit consent for us to use it as we’ve described. If you ever change your mind, you can update or remove this information from your profile at any time.