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The clause establishes that child users are shielded from both behavioral targeting and age-inappropriate advertising content.
Interpretive note: The excerpt does not define 'family-safe content' or specify who determines that standard. The excerpt also does not explicitly name child users as the subject; the child-user context is drawn from the clause name and surrounding policy section, not the quoted language itself.
The updated policy removes explicit language stating that Android users and website users are not subject to audio collection for product improvement purposes. Previously, the policy authorized audio collection only from iOS users, with an explicit carve-out for Android and web users. The revised language now states that all users may choose not to share audio within app Settings, suggesting audio collection may now occur across all platforms unless the opt-out mechanism is used. The practical operational effect of this change depends on whether Duolingo implements audio collection on Android and web platforms, which the policy change does not explicitly confirm. You can decline audio sharing for product improvement by adjusting the setting within the app.
View change record →If your child uses Duolingo, they will not be shown personalized ads or content that is not family-safe.
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The clause establishes that child users are shielded from both behavioral targeting and age-inappropriate advertising content.
If your child uses Duolingo, they will not be shown personalized ads or content that is not family-safe.
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