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Location information collected by TikTok • Why TikTok collects location information • How to turn Location Services on or off in TikTok • How to delete specific location data • How to add a location to your post • How to share feedback on a tagged location • Why some locations can't be tagged in posts
Location information collected by TikTok
If you're 18 years or older and in a region where your device's Location Services are available for the TikTok app, and when you turn Location Services on:
• We'll receive your approximate location from your device's Location Services, which may use GPS data. Learn more in the Google Account Help Center or Apple Support. Your approximate location information we receive from your device's Location Services is an estimate of at least 3 square kilometers (1.16 square miles) based on your current location. The area may be larger, depending on the operating system type and version that is running on your device.
• Depending on your region, you may also have the option to turn on precise location through your device's Location Services.
Note: Depending on the manufacturer, some Android devices may prompt you to turn on precise location, even though you're in a region where only Location Services with approximate location are available. In such cases, we'll continue to ensure that only your approximate location information is collected.
In regions where your device's Location Services are not available for the TikTok app, or when you turn Location Services off:
• We'll continue to estimate other approximate location information based on your device or network information, such as SIM card region, IP address, and device system settings.
• The approximate location information we estimate from your device or network information is limited to the country, region, city, or the partial or full postal or zip code (depending on your region) where you may be located.
Note: Your device’s Location Services may not be available for the TikTok app in some regions, such as Australia and the United States, and will not be available if you indicate you're under 18 years old.
We also collect the location you provide when you add a location to your post.
Why TikTok collects location information
To help us improve your app experience, we use location information for the purposes set out in our Privacy Policy, such as to show you popular content in your area, and where applicable, to show ads that may be more relevant to you. We may ask you to turn on Location Services (if available for TikTok in your region) to provide us with more accurate location information. For example, you may be prompted to turn on Location Services when you browse the For You feed or if you want to add a location to your post. Providing more accurate location information helps us show you even more relevant content and ads.
How to turn Location Services on or off in TikTok
If Location Services is available for TikTok in your region, you can choose to turn Location Services on or off in your privacy settings.
To turn Location Services on or off in TikTok:
1. In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu ☰ button at the top, then select Settings and privacy.
3. Tap Privacy, then tap Location Services.
4. Choose a location access permission for TikTok.
Depending on your region, you may also have the option to turn on precise location through your device's Location Services.
Note: Location Services may not be available in your region.
How to delete certain location data
We receive location data from your device's Location Services if you are located in a region where they are available for the TikTok app when you turn it on. We may also infer less specific information about your location from the data we receive directly from your Location Services. You can choose to delete the data that we received directly from your Location Services at any time.
To delete data that TikTok received directly from your Location Services:
1. In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu ☰ button at the top, then select Settings and privacy.
3. Tap Privacy, then tap Location Services.
4. Tap Delete certain location data.
Once deleted, keep in mind that we may continue to retain less specific location information previously inferred from your Location Services data or your IP address, such as the city in which you may be located.
How to add a location to your post
In some regions, you can add a location to your TikTok post.
To add a location to your post:
1. In the TikTok app, create your post.
2. On the post screen:
༚ Tap Location to search for a location or choose one of the suggested places.
༚ Select one of the suggested places listed below Location. These places are recommended based on popularity and proximity. You may need to scroll right to see more options.
3. Tap Post. The tagged location will be displayed in your post.
If you post a video or photo without adding a location, we may prompt you to add one to share more information about the context of your post.
How to share feedback on a tagged location
If you find a tagged business or public location on TikTok with inaccurate location information, you can share feedback to suggest an edit. You can suggest edits on business and public locations, such as restaurants and parks.
To share feedback on a tagged location:
1. In the TikTok app, tap the tagged location on the post.
2. Tap the Share button.
3. Tap Suggest an edit and follow the steps provided.
Why some locations can't be tagged in a post
If you can't add a specific location to your post or discover videos related to a location, this may be because we have not made that location available yet, or we've restricted that location from being tagged in posts to protect the safety of people on TikTok.