TikTok: policy history

"EEA, UK and Switzerland"

Not in the capture of 2026-09-07; in the capture of 2026-09-16.

"We are changing how we show ads to UK users."

In the capture of 2026-08-13; not in the capture of 2026-08-14.

"Our new Privacy Policy for UK users comes into effect on 11 November 2026 or, if you are in the UK, when you make a choice about ads."

In the capture of 2026-08-13; not in the capture of 2026-08-14.

"We are changing how we show ads to UK users."

Not in the capture of 2026-07-17; in the capture of 2026-08-13.

"Our new Privacy Policy for UK users comes into effect on 11 November 2026 or, if you are in the UK, when you make a choice about ads."

Not in the capture of 2026-07-17; in the capture of 2026-08-13.

"Click here to view our current Privacy Policy."

In the capture of 2025-11-15; not in the capture of 2025-12-25.

"Effective Date: 04 December 2024"

In the capture of 2025-10-02; not in the capture of 2025-11-15.

"Click here to view our current Privacy Policy."

Not in the capture of 2025-10-02; in the capture of 2025-11-15.

"Last updated: 30 November 2025"

Not in the capture of 2025-10-02; in the capture of 2025-11-15.

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"Also, where you enable location services for the TikTok app within your device settings, we collect approximate location information from your device."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"Also, where you enable location services for the TikTok app within your device settings, we collect approximate or precise location information from your device."

"We also collect information about your interactions with websites when you use our in-app browser."

Not in the capture of 2025-10-02; in the capture of 2025-11-15.

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"To learn more about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy ."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"To learn more about our use of cookies, please see our Cookies Policy ."

"For information about how we process personal information through our advertising network, see our TikTok Ad Network Privacy Policy ."

Not in the capture of 2025-10-02; in the capture of 2025-11-15.

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"They provide services such as: cloud hosting, and content delivery, customer and technical support, content moderation, marketing, analytics, and online payments."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"They provide services such as: cloud hosting, and content delivery, customer and technical support, content moderation, marketing, analytics, and payment services."

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"These entities process Information You Provide , Automatically Collected Information , and Information From Other Sources for us, as necessary to provide certain functions, such as storage, content delivery, security, research and development, analytics, online payments, customer and technical support, and content moderation."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"These entities process Information You Provide , Automatically Collected Information , and Information From Other Sources for us, as necessary to provide certain functions, such as storage, content delivery, security, research and development, analytics, payment services, customer and technical support, and content moderation."

"Information used : Information You Provide , Automatically Collected Information ."

Not in the capture of 2025-10-02; in the capture of 2025-11-15.

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"We may send you marketing messages about the Platform and third party products and services where we think they will interest you."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"You may receive marketing messages about the Platform and third party products and services where we think they will interest you."

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"With your consent, we serve you with personalised ads based on your activity on and off the Platform."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"With your consent, we serve you personalised ads on the Platform based on your activity on and off the Platform."

"With your consent and in regions where it is available, we use certain information associated with your TikTok user account to personalise ads served via our advertising network."

Not in the capture of 2025-10-02; in the capture of 2025-11-15.

"For more information see the TikTok Ad Network Privacy Policy ."

Not in the capture of 2025-10-02; in the capture of 2025-11-15.

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"Information used: Information You Provide and Automatically Collected Information ."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"Information used: Information You Provide and Automatically Collected Information ,"

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"Information used: Information You Provide , Automatically Collected Information , and Information From Other Sources ."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"Information used: Information You Provide , Automatically Collected Information , and Information From Other Sources"

"This could include scanning Messages and associated metadata where permitted by law."

Not in the capture of 2025-10-02; in the capture of 2025-11-15.

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"This could include providing law enforcement agencies or emergency services with information in urgent situations to protect health or life."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"This could also include providing law enforcement agencies or emergency services with information in urgent situations to protect health or life."

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"You can also contact us at the following postal addresses:"

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"You can also contact us at the following postal address."

Capture of 2025-10-02:

"For users in the European Economic Area and Switzerland : TikTok Technology Limited, The Sorting Office, Ropemaker Place, Dublin 2, Dublin, D02 HD23, Ireland."

Capture of 2025-11-15:

"For users in the European Economic Area and Switzerland : TikTok Technology Limited, 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland."

Capture of 2025-05-24:

"You can also contact us at the following postal address."

Capture of 2025-08-03:

"You can also contact us at the following postal addresses:"

"For users in Switzerland, our appointed representative is: TikTok Switzerland GmbH, Talacker 41, 8001, Zürich, Switzerland."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-08-03.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

In the capture of 2025-05-24; not in the capture of 2025-08-03.

"Our new Privacy Policy comes into effect on 04 December 2024."

In the capture of 2024-12-04; not in the capture of 2024-12-29.

"Click here to view our current Privacy Policy."

In the capture of 2024-12-04; not in the capture of 2024-12-29.

"TikTok UK Modern Slavery Statement 2023"

In the capture of 2024-12-04; not in the capture of 2024-12-04.

"TikTok UK Modern Slavery Statement 2023"

Not in the capture of 2024-11-16; in the capture of 2024-12-04.

"Effective Date: 19 November 2023"

In the capture of 2024-10-28; not in the capture of 2024-11-16.

"Our new Privacy Policy comes into effect on 04 December 2024."

Not in the capture of 2024-10-28; in the capture of 2024-11-16.

"Click here to view our current Privacy Policy."

Not in the capture of 2024-10-28; in the capture of 2024-11-16.

"Effective Date: 04 December 2024"

Not in the capture of 2024-10-28; in the capture of 2024-11-16.

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"You can add other information to your profile, such as a bio or a profile photo."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"You can choose to add other information to your account, such as a bio or image."

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"We collect the content you create or publish through the Platform, such as photographs, videos, audio recordings, livestreams, comments, hashtags, feedback, reviews, and the associated metadata (such as when, where, and by whom the content was created)."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"We collect the content you create, import, upload or publish through the Platform, such as photographs, videos, audio recordings, livestreams, comments, hashtags, feedback, reviews, and the associated metadata (such as when, where, and by whom the content was created)."

"We also collect the messages you send or receive through our chat functionality when communicating with merchants who sell goods to you, and your use of virtual assistants when purchasing items through the Platform."

In the capture of 2024-10-28; not in the capture of 2024-11-16.

"We do this to block spam, detect crime, and to safeguard our users."

In the capture of 2024-10-28; not in the capture of 2024-11-16.

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"If you communicate with others using direct messages, we collect the content of the message and the associated metadata (such as the time the message was sent, received and/or read, as well as the participants in the communication)."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"We collect the content of the messages you send and receive on the Platform and the associated metadata (such as the time the message was sent, received or read, as well as the participants in the communication)."

"We also collect the messages you send or receive through our chat functionality when using our shopping feature to communicate with sellers or using virtual assistants."

Not in the capture of 2024-10-28; in the capture of 2024-11-16.

"Your Contacts and Other Connections."

Not in the capture of 2024-10-28; in the capture of 2024-11-16.

"We also collect information about the accounts you follow and that follow you."

Not in the capture of 2024-10-28; in the capture of 2024-11-16.

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"When you make a purchase or payment on or through the Platform, including when you buy TikTok Coins or purchase goods through our shopping features, we collect information about the purchase or payment transaction, such as payment card information, billing, delivery, and contact information, and items you purchased."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"When you make a purchase, a payment, or other transaction on or through the Platform, including when you buy TikTok Coins or purchase products through our shopping features, we collect information about the transaction, such as payment card information, billing, delivery, and contact information, and products you purchased."

"We collect the Information You Provide when you fill in a form on the Platform."

Not in the capture of 2024-10-28; in the capture of 2024-11-16.

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"We collect the Information You Provide when you fill in a form on the Platform. , you can let TikTok fill in forms automatically with your account info, like your addresses or payment info."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"You can let TikTok fill in forms automatically with your account info, like your addresses or payment info."

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"This information includes your device model, operating system, keystroke patterns or rhythms, IP address, and system language."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"This information includes your device model, operating system, keystroke patterns or rhythms, IP address, system language and device settings."

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"We also collect service-related, diagnostic, and performance information, including crash reports and performance logs."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"We also collect service-related, diagnostic, performance information, including crash reports and performance logs."

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"We collect information about how you engage with the Platform, including information about the content you view, the duration and frequency of your use, your engagement with other users, your search history and your settings."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"We collect information about how you engage with the Platform, including information about how you interact with content and ads, the duration and frequency of your use, your engagement with other users, and your search history."

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"We use inferences, for example, to keep the Platform safe, for content moderation and, where permitted, to serve you personalised ads based on your interests."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"We use inferences, for example, to keep the Platform safe (such as for content moderation), to show you relevant information, and, where permitted, to serve you personalised ads based on your interests."

Capture of 2024-10-28:

"To learn more about our use of cookies, please see our Web Cookies Policy and Platform Cookies Policy ."

Capture of 2024-11-16:

"To learn more about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy ."

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Not in the capture of 2024-09-15; in the capture of 2024-10-28.

"TikTok Web Cookies Policy"

In the capture of 2024-08-12; not in the capture of 2024-09-15.

"TikTok UK Modern Slavery Statement 2023"

In the capture of 2024-08-12; not in the capture of 2024-09-15.

Capture of 2024-08-12:

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-08-12:

"TikTok Web Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-07-03:

"TikTok Web Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-08-12:

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-07-01:

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-07-03:

"TikTok Web Cookies Policy"

"TikTok UK Modern Slavery Statement 2023"

Not in the capture of 2024-05-11; in the capture of 2024-07-01.

"Last updated: 4th May 2023"

In the capture of 2023-09-10; not in the capture of 2023-11-23.

"Effective Date: 19 November 2023"

Not in the capture of 2023-09-10; in the capture of 2023-11-23.

"Even if you are not a user, information about you may appear in content created or published by users on the Platform."

Not in the capture of 2023-09-10; in the capture of 2023-11-23.

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"Even if you are not a user, information about you may appear in content created or published by users on the Platform. ​​We collect User Content through pre-loading at the time of creation, import, or upload, regardless of whether you choose to save or upload that User Content , for example, to recommend music based on the video."

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"We collect User Content through pre-loading at the time of creation, import, or upload, regardless of whether you choose to save or upload that User Content , for example, to recommend music based on the video."

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"If you choose to find other users through your social network contacts, we will collect your public profile information as well as names and profiles of your social network contacts"

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"If you choose to find other users through your social network contacts, we will collect your public profile information as well as names and profiles of your social network contacts."

"Information From Forms and Features You Use ."

Not in the capture of 2023-09-10; in the capture of 2023-11-23.

"We collect the Information You Provide when you fill in a form on the Platform. , you can let TikTok fill in forms automatically with your account info, like your addresses or payment info."

Not in the capture of 2023-09-10; in the capture of 2023-11-23.

"We may also receive information from third party providers which we use for safety purposes, including to protect users on the Platform and for content moderation."

Not in the capture of 2023-09-10; in the capture of 2023-11-23.

"We may collect or receive information about you from organisations, businesses, people, and others, including, for example, publicly available sources, government authorities, professional organisations, and charity groups."

Not in the capture of 2023-09-10; in the capture of 2023-11-23.

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"We may receive information about you from others, for example, where you are included or mentioned in User Content , Direct Messages , in a complaint, appeal, request or feedback submitted by a user or third party, or if your contact information is provided to us by a user."

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"We also collect information about you where you are included or mentioned in User Content, Direct Messages, in a complaint, appeal, request or feedback submitted by a user or third party, or if your contact information is provided to us by a user."

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"Personalise and customise your experience on the Platform, such as providing your “For You” feed."

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"Personalise and customise certain features and content on the Platform, such as providing your “For You” feed."

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"We review User Content and other information to protect the safety and well-being of our community."

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"We review User Content and other information through a mix of technology (including through automated means) and human moderation to protect the safety and well-being of our community."

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"Review, improve, and develop the Platform, including by monitoring interactions and usage across your devices, analysing how people are using it, and by training and improving our technology, such as our machine learning models and algorithms."

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"Review, improve, and develop the Platform, including by monitoring interactions and usage across your devices, analysing how people are using it, and by training, testing, and improving our technology, such as our machine learning models and algorithms."

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"They provide services such as cloud hosting, content delivery, customer and technical support, content moderation, marketing, analytics, and online payment."

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"They provide services such as: cloud hosting, content delivery, customer and technical support, content moderation, marketing, analytics, and online payments."

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"log-in to a third party platform using your account, we will share your basic account information and any other information you provide,"

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"log-in to a third party platform using your account, we will share your basic account information and any other Information You Provide ,"

"Your profile and content may also be visible to third parties, such as search engines, content aggregators, and news sites."

In the capture of 2023-09-10; not in the capture of 2023-11-23.

"You and other individuals may be able to share your User Content both on and off the Platform, depending on the choices you make in your privacy settings."

In the capture of 2023-09-10; not in the capture of 2023-11-23.

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"Other Users and the Public."

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"Users and the Public."

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"Based on your privacy settings, your Profile Information and User Content may be visible to other users and the public."

Capture of 2023-11-23:

"Based on your privacy settings, your information, including your Profile Information , User Content , and Usage Information may be visible to other users and the public."

"For example, if you have a public account and have not restricted the visibility of your posts individually, your Profile Information and User Content can be viewed or shared by anyone on or off the Platform, whether or not they have a TikTok account."

Not in the capture of 2023-09-10; in the capture of 2023-11-23.

"How TikTok is supporting our community through COVID-19"

In the capture of 2023-07-15; not in the capture of 2023-09-10.

Capture of 2023-07-15:

"Independent Researchers: We share your information with independent researchers to facilitate research that meets certain criteria as described in Our Legal Bases and How We Process Your Information ."

Capture of 2023-09-10:

"Independent Researchers: We share your information with independent researchers to facilitate research that meets certain criteria as described in Our Legal Bases and How We Process Your Information"

"Click here to learn more."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2023-09-10.

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2023-09-10.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2023-09-10.

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

In the capture of 2023-07-05; not in the capture of 2023-07-05.

"Our new Privacy Policy comes into effect on 4th May 2023."

In the capture of 2023-05-08; not in the capture of 2023-07-05.

"Click here to view our current Privacy Policy."

In the capture of 2023-05-08; not in the capture of 2023-07-05.

Capture of 2023-05-08:

"When you make a purchase through the shopping features on our Platform, we share Purchase Information related to the transaction with the merchant, payment and transaction fulfilment providers, and other service providers ."

Capture of 2023-07-05:

"When you make a purchase through the shopping features on our Platform, we share Purchase Information related to the transaction with the merchant, payment and transaction fulfilment providers, and other service providers."

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Not in the capture of 2023-05-08; in the capture of 2023-07-05.

"Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement"

In the capture of 2023-05-08; not in the capture of 2023-07-05.

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

In the capture of 2023-05-07; not in the capture of 2023-05-08.

"Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement"

Not in the capture of 2023-05-07; in the capture of 2023-05-08.

"Effective Date: 02 December 2022"

In the capture of 2023-03-22; not in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"Our new Privacy Policy comes into effect on 4th May 2023."

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"Click here to view our current Privacy Policy."

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"Last updated: 4th May 2023"

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"Even if you are not a user, information about you may appear in content created or published by users on the Platform."

In the capture of 2023-03-22; not in the capture of 2023-05-07.

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"We collect the content you create or publish through the Platform, such as photographs, videos, audio recordings, livestreams, and comments, and the associated metadata (such as when, where, and by whom the content was created)."

Capture of 2023-05-07:

"We collect the content you create or publish through the Platform, such as photographs, videos, audio recordings, livestreams, comments, hashtags, feedback, reviews, and the associated metadata (such as when, where, and by whom the content was created)."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"We collect User Content through pre-loading at the time of creation, import, or upload, regardless of whether you choose to save or upload that User Content , for example, to recommend music based on the video."

Capture of 2023-05-07:

"Even if you are not a user, information about you may appear in content created or published by users on the Platform. ​​We collect User Content through pre-loading at the time of creation, import, or upload, regardless of whether you choose to save or upload that User Content , for example, to recommend music based on the video."

"If you choose to import your contacts, we will collect information from your device’s phone book or your social media contacts."

In the capture of 2023-03-22; not in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"We also collect the messages you send or receive through our chat functionality when communicating with merchants who sell goods to you, and your use of virtual assistants when purchasing items through the Platform."

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"We use this information to help you make connections, including when you are using our “Find Friends” function and to suggest accounts to you."

In the capture of 2023-03-22; not in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"We collect your payment card information or other third-party payment information (such as PayPal) where payment is required."

In the capture of 2023-03-22; not in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"If you choose to sync your contacts, we will collect information from your device’s phone book such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses, and match that information to users of the Platform."

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"We also collect your transaction and purchase history."

In the capture of 2023-03-22; not in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"If you choose to find other users through your social network contacts, we will collect your public profile information as well as names and profiles of your social network contacts"

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"When you make a purchase or payment on or through the Platform, including when you buy TikTok Coins or purchase goods through our shopping features, we collect information about the purchase or payment transaction, such as payment card information, billing, delivery, and contact information, and items you purchased."

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"Advertisers, measurement and data partners share information with us such as mobile identifiers for advertising, hashed email addresses, and event information about the actions you’ve taken outside of the Platform."

In the capture of 2023-03-22; not in the capture of 2023-05-07.

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"Advertising, Measurement and Data Partners."

Capture of 2023-05-07:

"Advertising, Measurement and Other Partners."

"Advertisers, measurement and other partners share information with us about you and the actions you have taken outside of the Platform, such as your activities on other websites and apps or in stores, including the products or services you purchased, online or in person."

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"These partners also share information with us, such as mobile identifiers for advertising, hashed email addresses and phone numbers, and cookie identifiers, which we use to help match you and your actions outside of the Platform with your TikTok account."

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"Merchants, Payment and Transaction Fulfillment Providers."

Not in the capture of 2023-03-22; in the capture of 2023-05-07.

"Effective Date: 02 December 2022"

Not in the capture of 2022-09-21; in the capture of 2023-03-22.

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"This privacy policy (" Privacy Policy ") applies to the personal information that TikTok processes in connection with the Platform and other TikTok-related applications, websites, products, and services that link to or reference this Privacy Policy (collectively, the " Services ")."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"This privacy policy (" Privacy Policy ") applies to the personal information that TikTok processes in connection with TikTok apps, websites, software and related services (the “ Platform ”), that link to or reference this Privacy Policy."

"Privacy Policy for Younger Users"

In the capture of 2022-09-21; not in the capture of 2023-03-22.

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"Data Controller:  If you live in the European Economic Area (“ EEA ”), the UK, or Switzerland, TikTok Technology Limited, an Irish company (“ TikTok Ireland ”), and TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited (“ TikTok UK ”), a UK company, (" TikTok ," " our ," " we ," or " us ") are the joint controllers of any information processed in connection with this Privacy Policy."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"Data Controller : If you live in the European Economic Area (“ EEA ”), the United Kingdom (“ UK ”), or Switzerland, TikTok Technology Limited, an Irish company (“ TikTok Ireland ”), and TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited (“ TikTok UK ”), a UK company, (" TikTok ," " our ," " we ," or " us ") are the joint controllers of your information processed in connection with this Privacy Policy."

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"We collect three categories of information: Information You Provide , Automatically Collected Information , and Information From Other Sources ."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"We collect your information in three ways: Information You Provide , Automatically Collected Information , and Information From Other Sources ."

"More detail is provided below."

Not in the capture of 2022-09-21; in the capture of 2023-03-22.

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"We collect information that you provide when you set up your TikTok account, such as your date of birth, username, email address and/or telephone number, and password."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"We collect information that you provide when you set up an account, such as your date of birth, username, email address and/or telephone number, and password."

"Last updated: 5 October 2021"

In the capture of 2022-09-21; not in the capture of 2023-03-22.

"TikTok is a platform for creating and sharing short-form videos (the “ Platform ”)."

In the capture of 2022-09-21; not in the capture of 2023-03-22.

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"We collect the content you create or publish through the Platform, including photographs, videos, audio recordings, livestreams, and comments, and the associated metadata (such as when, where, and by who the content was created)."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"We collect the content you create or publish through the Platform, such as photographs, videos, audio recordings, livestreams, and comments, and the associated metadata (such as when, where, and by whom the content was created)."

"Even if you are not a user, information about you may appear in content created or published by users on the Platform."

Not in the capture of 2022-09-21; in the capture of 2023-03-22.

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"We also collect content (such as text, images, and video) from your device's clipboard if you choose to copy and paste content to or from the Platform or share content between the Platform and a third party platform."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"We also collect content (such as text, images, and video) from your device's clipboard if you choose to copy and paste content to or from the Platform or share content between it and a third party platform."

"More detail about each of the categories is provided below."

In the capture of 2022-09-21; not in the capture of 2023-03-22.

"In addition, we collect location information (such as tourist attractions, shops, or other points of interest) if you choose to add the location information to your User Content ."

Not in the capture of 2022-09-21; in the capture of 2023-03-22.

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"When you communicate with others using direct messages, we collect the content of the message and the associated metadata (such as the time the message was sent, received and/or read, as well as the participants in the communication)."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"If you communicate with others using direct messages, we collect the content of the message and the associated metadata (such as the time the message was sent, received and/or read, as well as the participants in the communication)."

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"When you choose to import your contacts, we will collect information from your device’s phone book or your social media contacts."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"If you choose to import your contacts, we will collect information from your device’s phone book or your social media contacts."

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"We use this information to help you make connections on the Platform when you are using our “Find Friends” function and to suggest your account to others."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"We use this information to help you make connections, including when you are using our “Find Friends” function and to suggest accounts to you."

"Surveys, Research, and Promotions."

Not in the capture of 2022-09-21; in the capture of 2023-03-22.

"We collect information you provide if you choose to participate in a survey, research, promotion, contest, marketing campaign, or event conducted or sponsored by us."

Not in the capture of 2022-09-21; in the capture of 2023-03-22.

Capture of 2022-09-21:

"Information When You Contact Us ."

Capture of 2023-03-22:

"Information When You Contact Us."

"EEA, UK and Switzerland"

Not in the capture of 2026-08-03; in the capture of 2026-11-06.

"Last updated: August 2025"

In the capture of 2026-06-08; not in the capture of 2026-08-01.

"Last updated: July 2026"

Not in the capture of 2026-06-08; in the capture of 2026-08-01.

Capture of 2026-06-08:

"TikTok Shop Terms of Use: These apply when you use TikTok Shop (where available)."

Capture of 2026-08-01:

"TikTok Shop Terms of Use : These apply when you use TikTok Shop (where available)."

"These terms differ based on where you live: UK , Ireland , Spain , Germany , France and Italy ."

In the capture of 2026-06-08; not in the capture of 2026-08-01.

"These terms differ based on where you live."

Not in the capture of 2026-06-08; in the capture of 2026-08-01.

"Who your contract is with"

In the capture of 2026-01-04; not in the capture of 2026-03-25.

"The services covered by these Terms"

In the capture of 2026-01-04; not in the capture of 2026-03-25.

"Additional terms that apply if you use certain features"

In the capture of 2026-01-04; not in the capture of 2026-03-25.

"What we promise to you"

In the capture of 2026-01-04; not in the capture of 2026-03-25.

"Restricting, suspending or ending our relationship"

In the capture of 2026-01-04; not in the capture of 2026-03-25.

"Changes to these Terms or the Platform"

In the capture of 2026-01-04; not in the capture of 2026-03-25.

"Our new Terms of Service come into effect on 25 July 2025."

In the capture of 2025-07-02; not in the capture of 2025-09-12.

Capture of 2025-07-02:

"Last updated: July 2025"

Capture of 2025-09-12:

"Last updated: August 2025"

"Click here to view our current Terms of Service and here for more details about what is changing."

In the capture of 2025-07-02; not in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"Who your contract is with"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

Capture of 2025-07-02:

"If we say “TikTok”, “we” or “us” in these Terms, we mean that company unless we say otherwise."

Capture of 2025-09-12:

"If we say “ TikTok ” , “ we ” or “ us ” in these Terms, we mean that company unless we say otherwise."

"The services covered by these Terms"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"Additional terms that apply if you use certain features"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"4.1 Our Platform and business model"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

Capture of 2025-07-02:

"your account, content and Platform settings (including privacy settings) will sync across the Platform, including across each TikTok app."

Capture of 2025-09-12:

"your account, content and Platform settings will sync across the Platform, including across each TikTok app."

"4.4 What you can do on the Platform"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"4.5 What you can’t do on the Platform"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

Capture of 2025-07-02:

"do anything illegal (this includes posting, live steaming or distributing illegal content);"

Capture of 2025-09-12:

"do anything illegal (this includes posting, live streaming or distributing illegal content);"

Capture of 2025-07-02:

"Content you create, post or share via one TikTok service may be automatically shared across the Platform (although your privacy settings will still apply)."

Capture of 2025-09-12:

"Content you create, post or share via one TikTok service may be automatically shared across the Platform."

"4.7 Posting Branded Content"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"4.8 Respecting the intellectual property rights of others"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"4.9 Ownership of content and grant of licences"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"What we promise to you"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"Restricting, suspending or ending our relationship"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"Changes to these Terms or the Platform"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"7.1 What happens when we make changes"

Not in the capture of 2025-07-02; in the capture of 2025-09-12.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

In the capture of 2025-06-27; not in the capture of 2025-07-02.

"(If you are a user having your residence in the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK)"

In the capture of 2025-05-24; not in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"(These terms apply if you live or have your principal place of business in the European Economic Area, Switzerland or the UK)"

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"Our new Terms of Service come into effect on 25 July 2025."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"Click here to view our current Terms of Service and here for more details about what is changing."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"These Terms of Service (“ Terms ”) contain the agreement between you and TikTok in respect of the Platform described below."

In the capture of 2025-05-24; not in the capture of 2025-06-27.

Capture of 2025-05-24:

"Last updated: May 2025"

Capture of 2025-06-27:

"Last updated: July 2025"

"Please read these Terms carefully."

In the capture of 2025-05-24; not in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"These Terms of Service and the other additional terms and policies which may apply to you (see Section 3) (“ Terms ”) contain the agreement between you and TikTok in respect of the Platform (defined below)."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"Please read them carefully."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"While we encourage you to read these Terms in full, click here for a summary of these Terms and the additional terms and policies which also form part of your contact with us."

In the capture of 2025-05-24; not in the capture of 2025-06-27.

Capture of 2025-05-24:

"You form a contract with us when you confirm that you accept these Terms or when you otherwise use the Platform."

Capture of 2025-06-27:

"You enter a contract with us when you accept these Terms or otherwise use the Platform."

"You should read it."

In the capture of 2025-05-24; not in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"For users living in the Federal Republic of Germany, the Additional provisions for users residing in the Federal Republic of Germany also apply."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"For users living in the United Kingdom, additional terms apply to you - see here ."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"If you are resident in one of the countries that form the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or Switzerland, your contract is with TikTok Technology Limited, which is a company registered in the Republic of Ireland with its registered office at The Sorting Office, Ropemaker Place, Dublin 2, D02 HD23, Dublin, Ireland and company number 635755."

In the capture of 2025-05-24; not in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"While we encourage you to read these Terms in full, click here for a summary."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"If you are resident in the United Kingdom, your contract is with TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited, which is a company registered in England with its registered office at 4 Lindsey Street, Barbican, London, EC1A 9HP, United Kingdom and company number 10165711"

In the capture of 2025-05-24; not in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"You should read it and any other terms that apply to you."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

Capture of 2025-05-24:

"The company that you are contracting with depends on where you are resident or have your principal place of business:"

Capture of 2025-06-27:

"The company you are contracting with depends on where you are resident or have your principal place of business:"

"If you are resident in one of the countries that form the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or Switzerland, your contract is with TikTok Technology Limited."

Not in the capture of 2025-05-24; in the capture of 2025-06-27.

"Last updated: November 2024"

In the capture of 2025-03-06; not in the capture of 2025-05-14.

"Last updated: May 2025"

Not in the capture of 2025-03-06; in the capture of 2025-05-14.

"If you live in the EEA and use our direct messaging service, please read this important pre-contract information and contract summary ."

Not in the capture of 2025-03-06; in the capture of 2025-05-14.

"We recommend keeping a copy of these documents for your records."

Not in the capture of 2025-03-06; in the capture of 2025-05-14.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

Not in the capture of 2025-02-03; in the capture of 2025-03-06.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

In the capture of 2025-01-18; not in the capture of 2025-01-30.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

Not in the capture of 2025-01-18; in the capture of 2025-01-18.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

In the capture of 2025-01-17; not in the capture of 2025-01-18.

Capture of 2025-01-17:

"If you are resident in one of the countries that form the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or Switzerland, your contract is with TikTok Technology Limited, which is a company registered in the Republic of Ireland with its registered office at 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland and company number 635755."

Capture of 2025-01-17:

"If you are resident in one of the countries that form the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or Switzerland, your contract is with TikTok Technology Limited, which is a company registered in the Republic of Ireland with its registered office at The Sorting Office, Ropemaker Place, Dublin 2, D02 HD23, Dublin, Ireland and company number 635755."

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

Not in the capture of 2025-01-17; in the capture of 2025-01-17.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

In the capture of 2025-01-14; not in the capture of 2025-01-14.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

Not in the capture of 2025-01-14; in the capture of 2025-01-14.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

In the capture of 2025-01-14; not in the capture of 2025-01-14.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

Not in the capture of 2025-01-14; in the capture of 2025-01-14.

"TikTok Law Enforcement Guidelines"

In the capture of 2025-01-08; not in the capture of 2025-01-14.

"Last updated: August 2023"

In the capture of 2024-11-06; not in the capture of 2025-01-08.

"Last updated: November 2024"

Not in the capture of 2024-11-06; in the capture of 2025-01-08.

Capture of 2024-11-06:

"TikTok Shop Buyer Terms : These terms apply when you buy items on TikTok Shop (where available)."

Capture of 2025-01-08:

"TikTok Shop Buyer Terms: These terms apply when you buy items on TikTok Shop (where available)."

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

In the capture of 2024-11-06; not in the capture of 2025-01-08.

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Not in the capture of 2024-09-27; in the capture of 2024-10-28.

"TikTok Web Cookies Policy"

In the capture of 2024-07-07; not in the capture of 2024-09-27.

"TikTok UK Modern Slavery Statement 2023"

In the capture of 2024-07-07; not in the capture of 2024-09-27.

"TikTok UK Modern Slavery Statement 2023"

Not in the capture of 2024-05-17; in the capture of 2024-07-07.

Capture of 2024-04-10:

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-05-17:

"TikTok Web Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-03-30:

"TikTok Web Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-04-10:

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-01-10:

"TikTok Platform Cookies Policy"

Capture of 2024-03-30:

"TikTok Web Cookies Policy"

"How TikTok is supporting our community through COVID-19"

In the capture of 2023-07-15; not in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"Last updated: August 2023"

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"Last updated: November 2022"

In the capture of 2023-07-15; not in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"While we encourage you to read these Terms in full, click here for a summary of these Terms and the additional terms and policies which also form part of your contact with us."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

Capture of 2023-07-15:

"The company that you are contracting with depends on where you are resident:"

Capture of 2024-01-10:

"The company that you are contracting with depends on where you are resident or have your principal place of business:"

Capture of 2023-07-15:

"If you are resident in the United Kingdom, your contract is with TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited, which is a company registered in England with its registered office at 4 Lindsey Street, Barbican, London, EC1A 9HP, United Kingdom and company number 10165711."

Capture of 2024-01-10:

"If you are resident in the United Kingdom, your contract is with TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited, which is a company registered in England with its registered office at 4 Lindsey Street, Barbican, London, EC1A 9HP, United Kingdom and company number 10165711"

Capture of 2023-07-15:

"These Terms govern your use of TikTok services (the “ Platform ”), which includes TikTok apps (including TikTok and TikTok Now), websites, software and related services, accessed via any platform or device."

Capture of 2024-01-10:

"These Terms govern your use of TikTok services, which includes TikTok apps (including TikTok and TikTok Now), websites, software and related services, accessed via any platform or device (the “ Platform ”)."

Capture of 2023-07-15:

"Music Terms : These terms apply when you post or live stream content on the Platform that includes music."

Capture of 2024-01-10:

"Music Terms : These terms apply when you post content on the Platform that includes music sourced from the music library or your personal device."

"Commercial Music Library Terms : These terms apply if you are a commercial entity or you want to post content on the Platform that includes music sourced from the Commercial Music Library."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"Branded Content Policy : This policy applies when you post content on the Platform about a brand or a product in return for any payment or other incentive."

In the capture of 2023-07-15; not in the capture of 2024-01-10.

Capture of 2023-07-15:

"TikTok Shop Buyer Terms : These terms apply when you buy items on TikTok Shop."

Capture of 2024-01-10:

"TikTok Shop Buyer Terms : These terms apply when you buy items on TikTok Shop (where available)."

"Branded Content Policy : This policy applies when you post content on the Platform that promotes a third party brand or its products or services in exchange for payment or any other incentive."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"Ltd.) (“ Affiliates ”) provide the Platform so everyone can use it, in multiple languages around the world."

In the capture of 2023-07-15; not in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"Ltd.) (“ Affiliates ”) provide the Platform around the world."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"We also personalise your experience on the Platform, such as providing your “For You” feed in the TikTok app, which shows you content based on what we have determined could be interesting for you."

In the capture of 2023-07-15; not in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"We also personalise parts of your experience on the Platform, such as providing your “For You” feed in the TikTok app."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"The “For You” feed is a unique TikTok feature that uses a recommendation system to allow you to discover a breadth of content, creators and topics that are likely to be interesting for you."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"In determining what gets recommended, the system takes into account factors such as likes, shares, comments, searches, diversity of content, and popular videos."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"Instead, businesses and organisations pay us to show you ads for their products and services, and we may also charge sellers a commission on products sold on TikTok Shop."

In the capture of 2023-07-15; not in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"Learn more about the recommendation system and the tools you can use to customise your feed here ."

Not in the capture of 2023-07-15; in the capture of 2024-01-10.

"Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement"

Not in the capture of 2023-07-14; in the capture of 2023-07-15.

"Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement"

In the capture of 2023-07-06; not in the capture of 2023-07-14.

"Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement"

Not in the capture of 2023-07-06; in the capture of 2023-07-06.

"Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement"

In the capture of 2023-06-07; not in the capture of 2023-06-08.

"Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement"

Not in the capture of 2023-05-01; in the capture of 2023-06-07.

"TikTok Terms of Service"

In the capture of 2022-12-23; not in the capture of 2023-05-01.

Capture of 2022-12-23:

"We also personalise your experience on the Platform, such as providing your “For You” feed in the TikTok app, which shows you content based on what we have determined could be interesting for you ."

Capture of 2023-05-01:

"We also personalise your experience on the Platform, such as providing your “For You” feed in the TikTok app, which shows you content based on what we have determined could be interesting for you."

Capture of 2022-12-23:

"licence to use your content, including to reproduce (e.g. to copy), adapt or make derivative works (e.g. to translate and/or create captions), perform and communicate your content to the public (e.g. to display it) , for the purposes of operating, developing and providing the Platform, subject to your Platform settings."

Capture of 2023-05-01:

"licence to use your content, including to reproduce (e.g. to copy), adapt or make derivative works (e.g. to translate and/or create captions), perform and communicate your content to the public (e.g. to display it), for the purposes of operating, developing and providing the Platform, subject to your Platform settings."

"Privacy Policy for Younger Users"

In the capture of 2022-12-23; not in the capture of 2023-05-01.