Now that it’s under US-based ownership, TikTok potentially collects more detailed information about its users, including precise location data. Here are the three biggest changes to TikTok’s privacy policy that users should know about. Similar kinds of precise location data is also tracked by other social media apps, like Instagram and X. Old Privacy Policy:We collect information about your approximate location, including location information based on your SIM card and/or IP address. 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.