Policy covers TikTok apps, sites and Ad Network, operated by TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC
This Privacy Policy applies to TikTok services that link to it, which include TikTok apps, websites, software and related services on any platform or device, plus TikTok Ad Network. TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC operates these services and is the "we" and "us" of the policy. This copy is marked "Last updated: July 15, 2026".
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Last updated: July 15, 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to TikTok services (the “Services”), which include TikTok apps, websites, software, and related services, accessed via any platform or device, that link to this Privacy Policy, as well as TikTok Ad Network.
The Services are operated by TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC (“TikTok USDS Joint Venture”, “we” or “us”).
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Applies to services that link to this Privacy Policy.
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Policy covers personal information of users and other individuals
The policy explains how TikTok collects, uses, shares and otherwise processes the personal information of users and other individuals in connection with the Services.
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We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and otherwise process the personal information of users and other individuals in connection with the Services.
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Consumer health data and teens are pointed to separate linked documents
For consumer health data as defined under Washington's My Health My Data Act and similar state laws, the policy refers readers to a separate Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy. Teens are referred to a Privacy Policy - Teen Summary, which is described as a summary of this policy.
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For information about how we collect, use, share, and otherwise process consumer health data as defined under Washington’s My Health My Data Act and other similar state laws, please refer to the Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy.
The text of the linked Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy and the Teen Summary is not part of this source, so how they treat that information is not shown here.
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Capitalized terms not defined here take their meaning from the Terms of Service
Capitalized terms that this Privacy Policy does not define have the meaning given to them in the TikTok Terms of Service.
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Capitalized terms that are not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meaning given to them in the Terms of Service.
Not stated here
The Terms of Service definitions are not part of this source.
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Information is used to enforce the Terms of Service, Community Guidelines and other policies
TikTok uses collected information to enforce its Terms of Service, Community Guidelines and other conditions and policies that apply to you, and to protect the safety of the community and the integrity of the Services.
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To enforce our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and other conditions and policies that apply to you and to protect the safety of our community and integrity of the Services
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The Terms of Service and Community Guidelines linked in this passage are not supplied here, so this card cannot say what they require or prohibit.
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Information is used to comply with legal obligations and defend legal rights and commercial interests
TikTok uses collected information to comply with its legal obligations and to defend its legal rights and commercial interests, and those of its affiliates, users and the public.
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To comply with our legal obligations and defend our legal rights and commercial interests, and those of our affiliates, users, and the public.
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Information may be shared to comply with subpoenas, court orders, legal claims and government inquiries
TikTok may share collected information to comply with the law, including to respond to subpoenas, court orders, legal process, law enforcement requests, legal claims or government inquiries.
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We may share Information We Collect to comply with the law, including to respond to subpoenas, court orders, legal process, law enforcement requests, legal claims, or government inquiries.
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Information may be disclosed to enforce terms and to protect TikTok's and others' rights, safety and security
TikTok may also disclose collected information to enforce any terms applicable to the Services, and to protect and defend its rights, interests, safety and security and those of its affiliates, users or the public.
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We may also disclose Information We Collect to enforce any terms applicable to the Services, and to protect and defend our rights, interests, safety, and security, and those of our affiliates, users, or the public.
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TikTok disclaims responsibility for information you choose to disclose publicly
The policy asks you to use caution in disclosing personal information, especially sensitive personal information, and says TikTok is not responsible for the information you choose to publicly disclose.
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Please use caution in disclosing personal information, especially sensitive personal information, while using the Services. We are not responsible for the information you choose to publicly disclose.
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TikTok will not retaliate for exercising rights, though some features may become unavailable
TikTok says it will not retaliate against you for exercising your rights and choices, although some aspects of the Services may no longer be available to you.
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We will not retaliate against you for exercising your rights and choices, although some aspects of the Services may no longer be available to you.
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The no-retaliation commitment is paired with a stated limit: some aspects of the Services may no longer be available.
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A linked page reports on requests TikTok has received
The policy links to a page with more information about requests TikTok has received.
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More information about requests that we have received can be found here.
Not stated here
The linked California privacy rights transparency page is not supplied here, so what it reports is not described.
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TikTok may update the policy and notify by changing the Last Updated date, posting it or giving required notice
TikTok may update the Privacy Policy from time to time. It says it will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of the new policy, posting the new policy, or providing any other notice required by applicable law, and recommends reviewing the policy regularly.
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we update this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of the new Privacy Policy, posting the new Privacy Policy, or providing any other notice required by applicable law. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of our privacy practices.
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The notice mechanisms are alternatives; updating the date or posting may be the only notice unless the law requires more.
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Privacy questions and requests go to a webform or a Culver City, California mailing address
Questions, comments and requests about the Privacy Policy should be sent to TikTok through a privacy webform or by mail to TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, Attn: Privacy Policy Inquiry, 5800 Bristol Parkway, Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90230.
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Questions, comments and requests regarding this Privacy Policy should be addressed to: