TikTok introduced US-specific terms following acquisition, splitting from global policies. The US privacy policy expanded data collection and information sharing with business partners. Other regions saw minor updates and a US Data Sharing Agreement for developers.

TikTok updated its Developer Terms to introduce Commercial Content Library (CCL) API access tied to EU Digital Services Act Article 39, defining CCL Data and CCL Purposes for supervision and research into risks including illegal ads, manipulation, and disinformation.

TikTok added minimum age requirements to comply with Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law in Australia, specifying that the platform is not directed at children under 16.

TikTok expanded its data collection practices in Europe, the UK, and Switzerland. The updated privacy policy now allows precise location tracking, data collection from in-app browser interactions, extended account information gathering, and explicit scanning of direct messages. These changes occur as TikTok faces increased scrutiny as a VLOP from the European Commission regarding excessive data collection.

TikTok, Grok, X and Tinder added a legal representative based in Switzerland to comply with Article 14.1 of the Federal Act on Data Protection.

TikTok’s updated cookie policy now includes Bing Pixel among its analytics and marketing data providers, alongside LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Analytics, Google Ads, AppsFlyer, and Facebook Pixel.