This analysis describes what TikTok'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
The provision establishes multiple mechanisms for location data collection operating on different technical bases—network-derived approximate location occurs automatically, while precise location collection requires user enablement through device settings. This operational structure allows the service to maintain location data availability across different user configurations.
Under these terms, TikTok collects approximate location information through network and device data as a standard practice, and collects precise location data only if the user affirmatively enables location services on their device. Users retain the ability to disable location services collection at any time through device settings.
How other platforms handle this
You may give us your Identity Data, Contact Data, Financial Data, Profile Data, and other information by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, e-mail or otherwise.
NIM container releases that collect data, collect it for the following purposes: (a) to properly configure and optimize products for use with Software; and (b) to improve NVIDIA products and services.
Some of our ad partners may also enable us to collect similar data directly from their website or app by integrating our or our affiliates' advertising technology.
"We also collect information about your approximate location based on your device and network information, such as SIM card region, IP address, and device system settings. We also collect information, such as tourist attractions, shops, or other points of interest, if you choose to add the location to your user content. Also, if you choose to enable location services for the TikTok app within your device settings, we collect approximate or precise location information from your device. You can turn off location services from your device settings at any time.Excerpt from TikTok's Privacy Policy
Netflix updated its Privacy Statement on April 18, 2026, disclosing voice recording collection and expanded household ad profiling for the first time.
Google's Privacy Policy covers Search, Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and every site running Google Analytics. Here is what it actually authorizes.
Get the research letter
Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.
The provision establishes multiple mechanisms for location data collection operating on different technical bases—network-derived approximate location occurs automatically, while precise location collection requires user enablement through device settings. This operational structure allows the service to maintain location data availability across different user configurations.
Under these terms, TikTok collects approximate location information through network and device data as a standard practice, and collects precise location data only if the user affirmatively enables location services on their device. Users retain the ability to disable location services collection at any time through device settings.
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TikTok.