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Data Collection Scope

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What it is

Duolingo collects your account details, learning activity, device information, and other data you provide or that is generated as you use the app.

This analysis describes what Duolingo's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The breadth of data categories collected, including learning performance, streaks, device identifiers, and IP addresses, means Duolingo builds a detailed profile of each user's activity and behavior over time.

Interpretive note: The exact categories of data collected are described in general terms; the full scope of device and behavioral data collected via third-party SDKs may not be fully captured in the visible policy text.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Apr 21, 2026

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. Duoli…

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The policy states Duolingo collects name, email, age, learning activity, device identifiers, IP address, and payment information; this data is used for service delivery, personalization, advertising, and research, and is shared with third-party partners.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Email privacy@duolingo.com to request a copy of the personal data Duolingo holds about you. Include your account email address and specify that you are requesting data access.

How other platforms handle this

Discord Medium

We collect the following information when you register for and use our services: Account information. You can create a Discord account by providing an email address and creating a username and password. When you create an account, we will assign you a unique identifier. If you choose to, you may pro...

Stripe Medium

"Personal Data" refers to any information associated with an identified or identifiable individual, which can include data that you provide to us, and that we collect about you during your interaction with our Services (such as device information, IP address, etc.).

Fly.io Medium

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support. This includes: Account information (name, email address, password); Payment information (credit card details, billing address); Profile information (company name, job ti...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect information you provide directly to us when you use our services, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support. The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, password, age or date of birth, and any other information you choose to provide. We also collect information about your use of our services, such as the lessons you complete, your streaks, your performance on exercises, and other learning activity.

— Excerpt from Duolingo's Duolingo Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The scope of data collection implicates GDPR Articles 5 and 13 for EU and UK users, requiring transparency about categories of personal data collected and the purposes for processing. CCPA and CPRA require disclosure of categories of personal information collected and the business or commercial purposes for collection. The FTC Act applies to the accuracy of disclosures about data collection practices. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The policy discloses collection of a broad range of data categories including identifiers, performance data, device information, and communications content. While disclosure of these categories is standard practice for consumer apps, the combination of granular learning activity data with device identifiers and IP addresses creates a detailed behavioral profile, which carries heightened sensitivity under GDPR's data minimization principle. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users have rights under GDPR to receive specific information about data processing at the time of collection. California residents have rights under CCPA to know what categories of personal information have been collected. Minors in GDPR jurisdictions benefit from enhanced protections under Article 8 and applicable national law. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement and vendor teams should verify that data processing agreements are in place with all sub-processors who receive personal data, and that such agreements comply with GDPR Article 28 requirements. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should conduct a data mapping exercise to verify that all categories of data disclosed in the policy are captured in records of processing activities under GDPR Article 30. The lawful basis for each processing purpose should be documented and reviewed, particularly where legitimate interests are relied upon.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices related to data collection disclosures under the FTC Act.
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Duolingo Privacy Policy
Entity
Duolingo
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011279
Document ID
CA-D-00084
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2dade822ccc0a9857012fa095dd3b53bfd7ed24f07f06c2c24446c668fae1eea
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 08:26 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Duolingo
Document: Duolingo Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-011279
Captured: 2026-05-12 08:26:59 UTC
SHA-256: 2dade822ccc0a985…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/duolingo/duolingo-privacy-policy/data-collection-scope/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Duolingo's Data Collection Scope clause do?

The breadth of data categories collected, including learning performance, streaks, device identifiers, and IP addresses, means Duolingo builds a detailed profile of each user's activity and behavior over time.

How does this clause affect you?

The policy states Duolingo collects name, email, age, learning activity, device identifiers, IP address, and payment information; this data is used for service delivery, personalization, advertising, and research, and is shared with third-party partners.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 12 platforms. See the full comparison.

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