Best European Dating Apps (2026)

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Dating apps hold some of the most intimate information you will ever share: who you are attracted to, what you want from a relationship, and private conversations. Tinder and Hinge are owned by US-based Match Group, and European consumer groups have complained about how dating apps share personal data with advertisers. European dating apps operate under GDPR, which gives you real rights to see, correct and delete your data.

Happn FR 🛡️ Based in Europe France

French dating app that shows you people you've actually crossed paths with. A more natural way to meet someone nearby.

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