This provision authorizes Duolingo to share personal information with named advertising networks including Unity, Meta, LiftOff, Pangle, Moloco, and Google for personalized advertising purposes. EU and UK users are opted out by default; all other users may opt out through app Settings.
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This provision discloses that personal information is shared with six named advertising network vendors and unspecified additional marketing analytics and website analysis providers for cross-site advertising and market research purposes. The default opt-out for EU and UK users reflects applicable regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions.
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 →Under this provision, personal information about Duolingo usage and other website activity may be shared with advertising networks including Unity, Meta, LiftOff, Pangle, Moloco, and Google for personalized advertising. Users can opt out of personalized advertising in app Settings; EU and UK users are opted out by default.
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Compare across platforms →"Duolingo may process and share your personal information for the purpose of providing you with personalized advertising. To provide personalized advertising, we may work with a variety of marketing analytics service providers, website analysis firms, and third-party advertising networks, such as Unity, Meta, LiftOff, Pangle, Moloco, and Google. These third-party advertising service providers collect and use personal information about your visits to and use of the Service, as well as other websites, in order to serve you with advertisements and content tailored to meet your preferences and likely interests, better understand ad effectiveness, and for market research purposes. Users in certain jurisdictions (including the European Union and United Kingdom) are opted out of personalized advertising by default, but may opt in.Excerpt from Duolingo's Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Article 6 lawful basis requirements for advertising-related personal data processing, GDPR Article 28 for data processor relationships with named vendors, and the ePrivacy Directive for behavioral advertising using …
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This provision discloses that personal information is shared with six named advertising network vendors and unspecified additional marketing analytics and website analysis providers for cross-site advertising and market research purposes. The default opt-out for EU and UK users reflects applicable regulatory requirements in those jurisdictions.
Under this provision, personal information about Duolingo usage and other website activity may be shared with advertising networks including Unity, Meta, LiftOff, Pangle, Moloco, and Google for personalized advertising. Users can opt out of personalized advertising in app Settings; EU and UK users are opted out by default.
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