CA-C-000597
Roblox — Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy
Entity
Date detected
April 22, 2026
Effective date
April 30, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Positive
Affected users
all users minors parents
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
+1 sentence added · 1 sentence modified
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What Changed

On April 22, 2026, Roblox updated the introductory and navigation section of their Privacy and Cookie Policy. The previous version opened with an effective date and a summary of upcoming changes, while the new version adds a welcoming header and an extensive table of contents listing all major policy sections, including specific guidance for users under 13. This change primarily improves the structure and navigability of the policy rather than altering any substantive data rights or practices.

Consumer Impact (what this means for users)

Roblox reorganized the opening of its Privacy Policy on April 22, 2026 to include a full table of contents and a prominent callout for users under 13 and their parents or guardians. This makes it easier for users — especially families with young children — to find relevant sections about data collection, sharing, and their rights. The substantive policy content and effective date of April 30, 2026 remain unchanged.

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 restructured policy makes it significantly easier for parents and young users to find child-specific privacy protections and for all users to navigate their data rights. The more important substantive changes referenced in the table of contents take effect April 30, 2026.

Key Clauses Affected

Table of Contents Addition

A comprehensive table of contents was added to the policy header, making all major sections including regional rights (EEA, UK, Brazil, Korea) directly accessible.

Under-13 User Callout

A prominent notice was added directing users under 13 and their parents or guardians to relevant sections of the policy.

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Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
b97d97cbf28436bca1fc14c3c76ff4860cd53c97d84edd71498b788a78e03191
April 21, 2026 06:04 UTC
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Current Version
875136878508ad3f44fee9e4efc73805791339066ceb2437f32b2445d3320750
April 22, 2026 06:03 UTC
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Change Detected
April 22, 2026 06:03 UTC
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Roblox | Document: Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy | Record: CA-C-000597
Captured: 2026-04-22 06:03:14 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-22-roblox-roblox-privacy-and-cookie-policy-597/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

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Institutional Analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Assessment

Roblox added a detailed table of contents and a child-directed notice header to its Privacy Policy on April 22, 2026. No substantive data processing terms, consent mechanisms, or legal bases were altered. This touches COPPA transparency obligations and GDPR Art. 12 (transparent information) by improving accessibility of the policy's structure. No immediate compliance action is required, but organizations with Roblox in their vendor stack should note the upcoming April 30, 2026 effective date for the broader policy update.

Regulatory Exposure

1. COPPA (15 U.S.C. §6501 et seq.) — The explicit callout for users under 13 and responsible adults aligns with COPPA's requirement that operators clearly communicate data practices to parents. The FTC's COPPA Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 312) requires clear and prominent notice.

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Document Context

Document
Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy
Entity
Roblox
Captured
April 22, 2026
Source URL
https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004630823-Roblox-Privacy-and-Cookie-Policy
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