Duolingo shares your personal data with advertising companies who use tracking technologies to build a profile of your interests and show you targeted ads across multiple platforms and websites.
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This provision establishes the operational scope of data sharing for advertising purposes and specifies the technical mechanisms through which third-party partners collect behavioral information. The authorization extends data collection beyond Duolingo's platform to track user activity across other digital properties.
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 →Your Duolingo usage behavior, including what you learn and how you interact with the app, may be shared with advertising partners who combine it with data from other sources to target you with ads across the internet. California residents can opt out of this type of sharing under CPRA.
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"We may share your personal information with third-party advertising partners to show you ads that are more relevant to you. These partners may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and other websites and apps over time.Excerpt from Duolingo's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages the CCPA as amended by the CPRA, which defines 'sharing' for cross-context behavioral advertising as a regulated activity subject to opt-out rights, distinct from 'sale.' GDPR requires freely …
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This provision establishes the operational scope of data sharing for advertising purposes and specifies the technical mechanisms through which third-party partners collect behavioral information. The authorization extends data collection beyond Duolingo's platform to track user activity across other digital properties.
Your Duolingo usage behavior, including what you learn and how you interact with the app, may be shared with advertising partners who combine it with data from other sources to target you with ads across the internet. California residents can opt out of this type of sharing under CPRA.
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