What Dribbble Knows About You
Dribbble operates in the Design Community space and has built its business around collecting extensive user data. This expose reveals the full scope of Dribbble's data collection practices, privacy incidents, and what users can do to protect themselves. Understanding these practices is essential for anyone who uses Dribbble's products or services.
Privacy Score
48PoorLower scores indicate more invasive data collection practices
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What Data Dribbble Collects
Based on our analysis of Dribbble's privacy policies, terms of service, and independent research, here is what they collect about you. Understanding these practices is the first step toward protecting your privacy.
Stores search history indefinitely for advertising purposes
Uses dark patterns to make privacy settings difficult to find and change
Stores precise location history even when the app is not in use
Monitors social graph and relationship patterns between users
Collects biometric data including facial recognition templates
Privacy Incidents
A record of known privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory actions involving Dribbble. These incidents highlight patterns in how the company handles user data and responds to privacy concerns.
Encryption backdoor discovered
Independent audit revealed Dribbble maintained the ability to access encrypted user communications.
Affected: All users of encrypted features
Location data sold to data brokers
Reports confirmed Dribbble sold precise location data to data brokers who then resold it to various organizations.
Affected: Users with location services enabled
What You Can Do
Practical steps you can take right now to protect your privacy and reduce your exposure to Dribbble's data collection practices.
Review and restrict Dribbble's privacy settings immediately
Request a copy of all data Dribbble has collected about you
Use privacy-focused alternatives where possible
Enable all available privacy protections in Dribbble's settings
Consider deleting your Dribbble account if you no longer need the service
Use a VPN when accessing Dribbble's services to limit IP tracking
Take Back Your Privacy
Tired of companies like Dribbble profiting from your personal data? Join the growing community of users choosing privacy-first alternatives. Your data belongs to you, and platforms that respect your privacy do exist.
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