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COPPA Data Collection Limited to Internal Operations

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause limits the permissible use of personal information collected from children under 13 to internal operations, excluding other uses such as advertising or third-party sharing.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 27, 2026

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.

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Medium May 27, 2026

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.

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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. 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.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If your child is under 13, Duolingo's collection of their personal information is restricted to the sole purpose of performing the Service's internal operations.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Duolingo collects personal information from children under the age of 13 for the sole purpose of performing internal operations of the Service.

— Excerpt from Duolingo's Duolingo Privacy Policy

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
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-022554
Document ID
CA-D-00084
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ffd79e13b1f23d8f50cc63af7c7e06fe3d89fe994f3f6c441c5f01a292a571ad
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:23 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Duolingo
Document: Duolingo Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-022554
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:23:37 UTC
SHA-256: ffd79e13b1f23d8f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/duolingo/duolingo-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-022554/coppa-data-collection-limited-to-internal-operations/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Duolingo's COPPA Data Collection Limited to Internal Operations clause do?

The clause limits the permissible use of personal information collected from children under 13 to internal operations, excluding other uses such as advertising or third-party sharing.

How does this clause affect you?

If your child is under 13, Duolingo's collection of their personal information is restricted to the sole purpose of performing the Service's internal operations.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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