A Glimmer of Transparency in a Dark Corner of Tech Grindr, one of the world's largest dating apps catering to the LGBTQ+ community, has agreed to pay £26m to settle a lawsuit brought by 12,000 users alleging that their sensitive personal information, including HIV status, was shared with advertising companies.
This payout is not an admission of guilt but acknowledges the distress and loss of trust expressed by some users regarding Grindr's pre 2020 practices.
The settlement marks the end of a two year legal battle, which began in April 2024 when UK law firm Austen Hays filed a claim at the high court of England and Wales.