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Once you do this, TikTok says it will delete the data it collected from you within 30 days. (Some data, like private messages you sent to other users, might remain visible.) But before we describe how to delete TikTok, we will address some common questions about the social media platform.
Will TikTok save your data if you delete it?
You won't have access to your account, but we'll keep your data so you can recover it if you choose to reactivate your account. Direct messages you previously sent to others may remain visible to them. Duets or Stitches associated with your videos may still be visible to others. No one will see your content or profile.
Does TikTok keep your information?
We automatically collect certain information from you when you use the Platform, including internet or other network activity information such as your IP address, geolocation-related data, unique device identifiers, browsing and search history (including content you have viewed in the Platform), and Cookies.
How long does it take to recover TikTok data?
After you submit your request, we'll create a file of your data that you can download from the Download your data tab. We'll notify you in the app when it's ready to download. Please note that it may take a few days to prepare the file.
How long does TikTok keep your watch history?
No matter which mobile operating system you're using, you'll see every video you've watched within the past 180 days.
How long does TikTok store your data?
As for what it does with deleted data, that's a little less clear. “We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the platform and for the other purposes set out in this Privacy Policy,” TikTok's policy says.
Can TikTok still track you if you delete the app?
If you delete your account and uninstall the app from your phone, TikTok can't collect your data going forward, says Katherine Isaac, an executive at cybersecurity firm Carbide. But that doesn't mean all your data disappears right away.
Where is TikTok's data stored?
We store user data described in the What Information We Collect section in servers located in the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia. TikTok user data is protected by strong physical and logical security controls, including gated entry points, firewalls, and intrusion detection technologies.
Can TikTok see everything on your phone?
TikTok has the ability to track every tap of your screen while you browse in its iOS app, including typed passwords and clicked links, according to new research by software engineer Felix Krause. In-app browsing refers to any activity on third-party sites that open in the app, rather than in an external window.
Does TikTok leak data?
August 2020: 235 Million Social Media Profiles Exposed in Data Leak. In August 2020, the security company Comparitech discovered an unsecured database that held profile data from 235 million TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube accounts.
Will clearing data on TikTok delete my account?
However, keep in mind that clearing the TikTok cache will also remove your login information and browsing and search history. Don't worry — it will not delete your subscriptions, comments, and uploaded, liked, or saved videos.
Does TikTok finish data?
On average, TikTok uses approximately 840MB (or just under 1GB) of data every hour. * This is when TikTok is in its default data usage mode. So if you do the math (or if we do), that means you can use 4GB of data in less than five hours just watching TikTok.
Does TikTok keep deleted search history?
While TikTok doesn't provide any ways for users to recover their deleted search histories, there are some indirect tricks to access the deleted search history. However, this does not mean that you can fully restore your search list.
Does TikTok data show deleted videos?
TikTok doesn't have a built-in feature that lets you view or recover deleted TikTok videos from the native app. However, you can still recover deleted TikTok videos from the device they're uploaded from.
How do I delete my TikTok history?
- On the Watch history page, tap Select in the upper-right corner.
- Tap the circle of each video you want to delete, and then hit the red Delete button in the lower-right corner.
How long does the TikTok store watch history?
As the app explains, "Your watch history includes all videos you watched in the past 180 days while logged into the same account. LIVE videos and Stories are not included."
How long does TikTok keep data after deleting account?
Deleting your TikTok account means your account will be permanently removed after 30 days, including any videos and drafts that haven't been backed up.
Does TikTok save your watch history?
Select Settings and privacy. Tap Activity center. Tap Watch history. You'll see all of the videos you've watched in the previous 180 days in chronological order.
Can TikTok spy on you after you delete it?
No. TikTok might be abusing your device while it is installed using some legitimate and less-than legitimate methods, but it's still an app that has passed through multiple app store review processes.
Does TikTok keep your data?
Yes, TikTok does keep track of your watch history.