CA-C-000532
Roblox — Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy
Entity
Date detected
April 16, 2026
Effective date
April 30, 2026
Severity
Medium
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users minors parents us users
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
+3 sentences added · 2 sentences modified
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What Changed

Roblox updated their Privacy and Cookie Policy on April 16, 2026, with the new version taking effect April 30, 2026. The update adds clarification about who can see personalized versus non-personalized ads on the platform, and describes how Roblox shares user information with authorities. These changes matter because they affect how your data is used for advertising and potentially disclosed to law enforcement.

Consumer Impact (what this means for users)

Roblox has added language clarifying which users see personalized ads versus non-personalized ads, which affects how your data is used for advertising on the platform. The update also now explicitly describes Roblox's practices for sharing your information with government authorities or law enforcement. You can review the updated full Privacy Policy PDF (effective April 30, 2026) on Roblox's support site to understand how these practices apply to your account.

Obligation Changes (what shifted)

2
New obligations
Consumers Added

Roblox now tells you whether you will see ads tailored to your behavior or generic ads, which depends on your account type or age.

Consumers Added

Roblox now openly states when and how it hands over your data to police or government agencies, which was not clearly spelled out before.

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
CFAA
United States Federal
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Why It Matters (compliance & risk perspective)

The addition of authority data-sharing language means users — especially minors — now have explicit notice that Roblox may provide their data to law enforcement, a practice that was previously undisclosed in the policy. The ad targeting clarification directly affects how user data is used commercially, which is particularly significant given Roblox's large younger user base.

Key Clauses Affected

Personalized Advertising Disclosure

New language clarifies which users see personalized versus non-personalized ads, affecting ad targeting transparency for all users including minors.

Authority Data Sharing

New language explicitly describes Roblox's practices for sharing user information with government and law enforcement authorities, a disclosure previously absent from the policy.

Policy Effective Date Update

Effective date advanced from October 7, 2025 to April 30, 2026, and updated policy PDFs have been published in all supported languages.

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Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
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March 8, 2026 13:24 UTC
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Current Version
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April 16, 2026 06:01 UTC
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Change Detected
April 16, 2026 06:01 UTC
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Roblox | Document: Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy | Record: CA-C-000532
Captured: 2026-04-16 06:01:45 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-16-roblox-roblox-privacy-and-cookie-policy-532/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

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Assessment

Roblox updated its Privacy and Cookie Policy effective April 30, 2026, adding two material disclosures: (1) clarification of personalized vs. non-personalized ad targeting eligibility, and (2) explicit description of data-sharing practices with authorities. This touches COPPA compliance (given Roblox's significant minor user base), GDPR Art. 13 transparency obligations, and CCPA §1798.100 disclosure requirements. Organizations deploying Roblox in any youth-facing or enterprise context should review whether their own privacy notices and vendor assessments need updating. Action is advisable before April 30, 2026.

Regulatory Exposure

1. COPPA (16 C.F.R. Part 312) — Changes to ad targeting disclosures for a platform with significant under-13 user base trigger COPPA notice and consent review; personalized advertising to children requires verifiable parental consent.

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Document Context

Document
Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy
Entity
Roblox
Captured
April 16, 2026
Source URL
https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004630823-Roblox-Privacy-and-Cookie-Policy
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