Privacy Policy Overview

Reddit's privacy policy emphasizes that privacy is a right and aims to empower users to control their personal information. The policy balances transparency about Reddit being a public platform with commitments to minimal data collection, user control over personal information, and universal privacy rights for all users regardless of location.
Readability 6.5/10
Word Count 6,842
Reading Time 34 min
Complexity 7.0/10
Data Collection Moderate
Third-Party Sharing Yes

Overall Privacy Score

7.0 out of 10

This policy appears to have good privacy practices.

Key Points

  • Reddit collects minimal identifying information by default and doesn't require real names Collection
  • Reddit doesn't sell personal data to third parties, including data brokers Sharing
  • Reddit uses two-factor authentication and HTTPS to protect user information Security
  • Users can opt out of personalized advertising and control cookie usage Consent
  • Reddit is fundamentally a public platform where most content is visible to anyone Other
  • All users get privacy rights regardless of location, not just those in regions with strong privacy laws Other

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