Reddit Privacy Insights
Updated Nov 18, 2024
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TrustĀ ScoreSummary
Reddit is a public platform where most content is publicly accessible. The platform collects minimal user information and prioritizes user privacy, with options for anonymous browsing and minimal personal data requirements.
Safety Concerns
- Public nature of content means posts can be seen by anyone
- Content can appear in search engines and AI chatbots
- User profile information is publicly visible
Third Party Sharing
Reddit shares data with service providers, payment processors, cloud providers, and may share with government authorities when legally required
Payment Processors
Handles payment information
Services used:
Stripe
Data collected:
Transactional Information
Cloud Providers
Host data and services
Data collected:
Account Data
Advertising Measurement Providers
Help measure ad performance
Services used:
Nielsen
Quantcast
Data collected:
Usage Data
Data Collection
Reddit collects minimal user information, including account data, content submissions, user actions, and technical usage information
Account Information
Username, password, email, interests
Content Submissions
Posts, comments, messages, saved drafts
User Actions
Voting, saving, hiding, reporting content
Device Information
IP address, browser type, device settings
Location Information
Approximate location based on IP address
Transactional Information
Payment details for purchases
Opt-Out Options
Browser Cookie Controls
- 1Visit browser settings
- 2Disable or limit cookies
- 3Manage privacy preferences
Advertising Personalization Opt-Out
- 1Go to Reddit Privacy Settings
- 2Navigate to Advertising section
- 3Disable personalized advertising
Account Data Request
- 1Contact Reddit via email
- 2Request data copy or deletion
- 3Verify account identity