Tinder will store a non-reversible, encrypted face map to detect duplications, according to Axios, which reported on the new feature. "We see this as one part of a set of identity assurance ...

Tinder is evolving beyond one-on-one swipes. Its latest feature, Double Date, invites users to match as a pair, adding a fresh, social twist to the dating experience.

The feature is already in use in Colombia and Canada, and California will be its first U.S. pilot market. The stored facial data is deleted once a user deletes their profile, Tinder claims.