Policy covers TikTok apps, websites, software and Ad Network, run by TikTok USDS Joint Venture
This Privacy Policy, last updated July 15, 2026, applies to the TikTok services the policy calls the “Services”: TikTok apps, websites, software and related services, on any platform or device, that link to this policy, plus TikTok Ad Network. The Services are operated by TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, which the policy refers to as “we” or “us”.
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Who
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC
What it covers
TikTok apps, websites, software, related services and TikTok Ad Network
When
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”).
Qualifications & exceptions
Only services that link to this Privacy Policy, together with TikTok Ad Network, are covered.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Context
Policy covers personal information of users and other individuals
The policy says it explains how TikTok collects, uses, shares and otherwise processes the personal information of users and also of other individuals, in connection with the Services. Its stated aim is protecting and respecting your privacy.
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TikTok
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personal information of users and other individuals
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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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Applies to personal information handled in connection with the Services.
Consumer health data is handled under a separate policy
For how TikTok collects, uses, shares and otherwise processes consumer health data, as defined under Washington’s My Health My Data Act and other similar state laws, this policy sends you to the Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy rather than describing it here.
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What it covers
consumer health data as defined under Washington’s My Health My Data Act and similar state laws
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United States state laws
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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
The linked Privacy Policy - Teen Summary is not supplied in this document, so its wording is unknown and this policy does not say which text prevails if they differ.
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 TikTok’s Terms of Service.
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capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy
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Capitalized terms that are not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meaning given to them in the
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The linked Terms of Service is not supplied in this document, so the definitions it supplies are unknown.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Company practice
Information is used to comply with legal obligations and to defend TikTok’s legal rights and commercial interests
TikTok uses 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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comply with legal obligations; defend legal rights and commercial interests
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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.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Company practice
Information may be shared to comply with subpoenas, court orders, law enforcement requests and government inquiries
TikTok may share the 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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comply with the law; respond to subpoenas, court orders, legal process, law enforcement requests, legal claims, 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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The policy does not say whether TikTok notifies the person affected or contests a request before sharing.
Information may be disclosed to enforce terms and to protect TikTok’s rights, safety and security
TikTok may also disclose the Information We Collect 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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enforce terms; protect and defend rights, interests, safety and security of TikTok, 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.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Restriction or exception
TikTok disclaims responsibility for information you choose to disclose publicly
TikTok asks you to use caution when disclosing personal information, especially sensitive personal information, while using the Services, and says it is not responsible for the information you choose to publicly disclose.
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TikTok
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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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Applies to information you choose to disclose publicly.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Company commitment
TikTok will not retaliate against you for exercising your rights and choices
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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TikTok
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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.
Qualifications & exceptions
Some aspects of the Services may no longer be available to you after you exercise a right or choice.
TikTok points to a page with information about privacy requests it has received
TikTok says more information about requests it has received can be found on a linked California privacy rights transparency page.
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What it covers
information about requests received
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More information about requests that we have received can be found
Not stated here
The linked transparency page is not supplied in this document, so what it reports is unknown.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Company practice
TikTok may update the policy, notifying you via the Last Updated date, a new posting or legally required notice
TikTok may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When it does, 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. It recommends that you review the policy regularly.
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TikTok
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update the policy and notify by changing the Last Updated date, posting it, or other legally required notice
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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 policy does not state a notice period or promise direct notice beyond what applicable law requires.
Legal Rights & Agreement Rules · Procedure
Privacy questions, comments and requests go to TikTok USDS Joint Venture by webform or mail
Questions, comments and requests about this Privacy Policy should be addressed to TikTok through its privacy webform or by mail to TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, Attn: Privacy Policy Inquiry, 5800 Bristol Parkway, Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90230. The rights-requests section also lets you send a request to the physical address in the Contact Us section.
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TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC
What it does
receives questions, comments and requests about this Privacy Policy
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Questions, comments and requests regarding this Privacy Policy should be addressed to:
Webform:
Mailing Address: TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, Attn: Privacy Policy Inquiry, 5800 Bristol Parkway, Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90230
or by sending your request to the physical address provided in the “
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The linked privacy webform is not supplied in this document.