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The provision establishes the operational scope of tracking technology deployment across the service and identifies the mechanisms through which usage data is collected by the organization and its partners. It also delineates the user controls available within existing browser and platform infrastructure.
The updated privacy policy no longer contains explicit language stating that Duolingo uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze performance, or that it shares user information with social media, advertising, and analytics partners. The policy also no longer displays a 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' button. These removals may affect the transparency of Duolingo's practices as disclosed in the policy document itself, though actual data practices may remain unchanged. Users should review the complete updated privacy policy to understand current disclosures about data collection and sharing.
View change record →The updated policy now discloses a new Math Tutor feature that processes audio through Apple for transcription; audio is deleted but text transcripts may be retained and shared with AI vendors. Duolingo also clarified that IP addresses may be retained longer than 30 days for paying subscribers specifically for payment processing and fraud prevention. The policy changed the Video Call feature from 'Duolingo offers' to 'Duolingo may offer', clarifying it is optional. You can disable FullStory and Session Replay activity recording using the Tracking toggle in app Settings.
View change record →Users operate under terms that authorize automatic collection of behavioral and usage data through tracking technologies as a standard service mechanism. The provision specifies that control over cookie collection is available through browser settings, establishing the procedural means by which users may limit certain tracking activities.
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"We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our services. This includes information about your browsing behavior, the pages you visit, and the features you use. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.— Excerpt from Duolingo's Duolingo Privacy Policy
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The provision establishes the operational scope of tracking technology deployment across the service and identifies the mechanisms through which usage data is collected by the organization and its partners. It also delineates the user controls available within existing browser and platform infrastructure.
Users operate under terms that authorize automatic collection of behavioral and usage data through tracking technologies as a standard service mechanism. The provision specifies that control over cookie collection is available through browser settings, establishing the procedural means by which users may limit certain tracking activities.
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