!Collects clipboard, keystroke patterns, contacts, and extensive device dataDevice Data Access
▼ "We collect certain information about the device you use to access the Platform, such as your IP address, user agent, mobile carrier, time zone settings, identifiers for advertising purposes, model of your device, the device system, network type, your screen resolution and operating system, app and file names and types, keystroke patterns or rhythms, battery state, audio settings and connected audio devices. We may access content, including text, images, and video, found in your device's clipboard, with your permission."
TikTok collects keystroke patterns, clipboard contents, battery state, app/file names, connected audio devices, and advertising identifiers — far beyond what a video-sharing app requires for core functionality.