Timeline

On 22 January 2026, the first hearing will take place before the Amsterdam District Court. At that hearing, the court will address Tinder’s jurisdictional challenge. TBYP hopes that the court will render a decision shortly after the hearing, so that the case can proceed on the merits.

On September 17, 2025, the Amsterdam District Court will set the date for the oral hearing regarding the jurisdiction of the Dutch court, among other things. TBYP hopes the interim proceedings will be handled swiftly. 

TBYP has submitted a statement of defence in which TBYP argues that the District Court of Amsterdam has jurisdiction to hear the case. An oral hearing will be scheduled to deal with the matter.

Tinder has raised a motion in which it disputes the jurisdiction of the District Court of Amsterdam to rule on the matter. Tinder argues that TBYP has summoned two foreign companies to appear before a Dutch court without any legal basis for doing so. TBYP disagrees. TBYP will defend its position in a statement of defence. 

TBYP has initiated legal proceedings against Tinder Ireland and the American Match Group, the companies behind the dating app Tinder, in the Amsterdam District Court for years of violations of the privacy and consumer rights of their users for financial gain. TBYP is demanding an end to these practices. TBYP is also demanding compensation for those affected. TBYP is calling on as many Tinder users as possible to join the legal action free of charge.

Take Back Your Privacy (TBYP) holds Tinder liable for years of violations of privacy and consumer rights and invites the company to engage in consultations.