What Common Sense Media Knows About You
Common Sense Media operates in the Family space and has built its business around collecting extensive user data. This expose reveals the full scope of Common Sense Media's data collection practices, privacy incidents, and what users can do to protect themselves. Understanding these practices is essential for anyone who uses Common Sense Media's products or services.
Privacy Score
61FairLower scores indicate more invasive data collection practices
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What Data Common Sense Media Collects
Based on our analysis of Common Sense Media's privacy policies, terms of service, and independent research, here is what they collect about you. Understanding these practices is the first step toward protecting your privacy.
Collects health and fitness data through integrated services
Shares data with government surveillance programs
Collects biometric data including facial recognition templates
Records voice interactions and retains audio transcripts
Monitors social graph and relationship patterns between users
Retains IP address logs and network connection metadata
Stores precise location history even when the app is not in use
Tracks in-store purchases through payment partnerships
Privacy Incidents
A record of known privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory actions involving Common Sense Media. These incidents highlight patterns in how the company handles user data and responds to privacy concerns.
GDPR violation fine
European regulators imposed a significant fine for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation related to data processing practices.
Affected: European users
What You Can Do
Practical steps you can take right now to protect your privacy and reduce your exposure to Common Sense Media's data collection practices.
Review and restrict Common Sense Media's privacy settings immediately
Request a copy of all data Common Sense Media has collected about you
Use privacy-focused alternatives where possible
Enable all available privacy protections in Common Sense Media's settings
Consider deleting your Common Sense Media account if you no longer need the service
Use a VPN when accessing Common Sense Media's services to limit IP tracking
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