Grindr agrees to pay £26 million in settlement over UK privacy claims
The dating app will make two payments totaling approximately $35.2 million to resolve a group action alleging data misuse before 2020. The company stated it acknowledges user distress but disputes the underlying allegations.
Grindr has agreed to pay £26 million to resolve a UK class-action lawsuit brought by thousands of users. The claims allege the platform unlawfully processed sensitive personal information and misused private data prior to 2020. Legal proceedings were originally issued in April 2024 and served on the company in April 2025, according to filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The settlement, finalized on September 2 in the High Court of England and Wales, concludes the case without a formal finding or admission of liability. Grindr maintains it disputes the core allegations while noting it recognized the distress and loss of trust expressed by users regarding the covered period. Under the agreement, two payments of £13 million each will be made. The first payment is due by December 31, 2026, and the second by March 31, 2027. Using the exchange rate provided on September 3, these installments represent approximately $17.6 million each, for a total settlement value of about $35.2 million. Grindr described its privacy program as rebuilt around community needs and emphasized that the agreement does not constitute acceptance of the underlying claims.
