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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.
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"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 TikTok Privacy Policy
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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.
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