Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Stitch Connect Inc. The breach occurred on September 14th–18th, 2026 and was discovered on September 18th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Stitch Connect Inc
Stitch Connect Inc operates Stitch (stitch.net), a secure online community for adults over 50 seeking companionship, social events, and group travel. The company is based in San Francisco, California, and was founded in December 2013. Members are required to verify their identities to communicate on the platform. Because Stitch serves an older adult population and the compromised data includes medical information alongside names and dates of birth, the potential harm to affected individuals is significant.
What Happened?
Stitch Connect Inc was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report. The incident involved unauthorized access to personal information between September 14th, 2026 and September 18th, 2026, with the breach discovered on the final day of that window, September 18th, 2026. A total of 113,727 individuals were affected. The types of information involved included names, medical information, and dates of birth, according to the Texas Attorney General filing. Affected consumers were notified by email. The report was published on the Texas Attorney General’s website on October 16th, 2026.
No independent media reporting, ransomware group claims, or threat-actor attribution was found for this incident beyond the Texas Attorney General filing. The inclusion of medical information in the exposed data is notable for a companionship and social community platform. No prior breaches or related litigation involving Stitch Connect Inc were identified.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Stitch Connect Inc
- Industry: Online dating and social community services for older adults (50+)
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Incident type: Unauthorized access to personal information
- Date of breach: September 14th, 2026 – September 18th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: September 18th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: October 16th, 2026 (date published at Texas OAG website)
- Total persons affected: 113,727
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report; BBB Business Profile – Stitch Connect, Inc.; Crunchbase – Stitch
What Should You Do?
If you received a notification from Stitch Connect Inc, you should act promptly to protect yourself. Because medical information and dates of birth were involved, review any explanation of benefits statements and contact your health insurer if you notice unfamiliar charges or services. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — and monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity. You can request free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you believe your information is being misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov to report it and get a recovery plan.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
