CA-C-002358
Duolingo — Duolingo Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
May 27, 2026
Severity
Changes
−1 sentence removed · 3 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Duolingo updated their Duolingo Privacy Policy on May 27, 2026. Change detected: 1 sentence(s) removed, 3 sentence(s) modified. Document contained 221 sentences after update.

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Consumer Impact

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Governance Analysis

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
a096fd79730abd902159118bbeed45ddf75b93071e09cafe1012b20077064d43
May 5, 2026 14:59 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
ffd79e13b1f23d8f50cc63af7c7e06fe3d89fe994f3f6c441c5f01a292a571ad
May 27, 2026 00:13 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
May 27, 2026 00:13 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.duolingo.com/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Duolingo
Document: Duolingo Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-002358
Captured: 2026-05-27 00:13:09 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-27-duolingo-duolingo-privacy-policy-2358/
Accessed: May 28, 2026
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Clause-Level Changes

New Provisions Added
Data Collection Scope
Medium

This provision establishes explicit categorization of what personal data Duolingo collects, providing users with detailed notice of data collection practices for both account creation and learning activity tracking.

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International Data Transfers
Medium

This new provision explicitly discloses international data transfer practices and obtains user consent for processing in the U.S., with notice that users may have fewer protections than under local law.

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Corporate Transaction Data Sharing
Medium

This provision notifies users that their personal data may be shared or transferred in corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, a significant privacy scenario not previously disclosed.

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Third-Party Login and Social Integration
Low

This provision discloses that Duolingo accesses user data from third-party social login platforms, which is important for users to understand what personal information is shared upon social sign-up.

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Policy Update and Notification
Low

This new provision establishes Duolingo's commitment to notifying users of material privacy policy changes via email or website notice, supporting user transparency and informed consent.

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Provisions Removed
Voice Data Collection
High

Removal of explicit disclosure about voice data collection is significant as it previously provided clear notice about a sensitive form of biometric data collection used for speech recognition.

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Cookies and Third-Party Tracking
High

Removal of this provision eliminates explicit disclosure about tracking technologies and user control mechanisms, which is particularly important for transparency around targeted advertising practices.

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Account Deletion and Data Portability
Medium

Removal of specific account deletion and data portability procedures eliminates user-facing instructions for exercising important privacy rights, though these may have been moved to separate terms of service or support documentation.

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Provisions Modified
Advertising Data Sharing with Third Parties / Advertising and Analytics Data Sharing
High

Language broadened from specific advertising partners to general third-party vendors/service providers, and added qualifier 'consistent with your consent where required' for marketing purposes sharing.

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Children's Privacy and COPPA Compliance / Children's Privacy and Parental Consent
High

Removed mention of separate experience for younger users and family features management, and added specific contact email (privacy@duolingo.com) for parental concerns instead of proactive deletion language.

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California Resident Rights and Opt-Out / California Resident Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
Medium

Replaced 'right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights' with 'right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information' and softened language from 'you have the right' to 'you have certain rights.'

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EU/EEA User Rights under GDPR / EU and UK User Rights (GDPR)
Medium

Removed Switzerland from scope, removed 'update' right, changed 'data protection authority' to 'supervisory authority', and softened language from 'you have the right' to 'you have certain rights.'

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Data Retention Policy / Data Retention
Medium

Expanded to detail specific factors considered for retention (amount, nature, sensitivity, risk of harm) and added 'legal, accounting, or reporting requirements' but excerpt appears incomplete/truncated.

Before/after clause text available with Compliance. See Compliance →

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Document
Duolingo Privacy Policy
Entity
Duolingo
Captured
May 27, 2026
Source URL
https://www.duolingo.com/privacy
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