Epic Games updated its privacy policy on April 23, 2026 with clarifications focused on how it collects and uses data from children's accounts (called Cabined Accounts). The policy now specifies that persistent identifiers like IP addresses and device IDs are used for authentication, security, and service improvement, and adds language stating these identifiers are not repurposed for other uses. Language also shifted from 'child user' to 'child' throughout, and removed a previous statement about deleting personal information after inquiry resolution.
Parents: The policy no longer explicitly commits to deleting parent contact information after a set non-response period; the new language does not specify what happens to parent email addresses if they do not respond to the initial notice.
The updated policy clarifies how Epic Games collects and uses persistent identifiers (IP addresses, device IDs, account IDs) for children's accounts. The revised language specifies that these identifiers are used for authentication, security, analytics, and service personalization, and adds an explicit statement that technical and organizational means are in place to ensure these identifiers are not repurposed for other uses. Parent email addresses are collected for notice and consent but are no longer stated to be automatically deleted after 14 days if the parent does not respond.
Updated language specifies that persistent identifiers (IP address, device IDs, account IDs) are used for authentication, security, analytics, and personalization; adds explicit statement that technical and organizational means ensure these identifiers are not repurposed.
Removed previous commitment that parent email would be deleted after 14 days of non-response; updated language no longer specifies retention or deletion timeline.
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Epic Games revised language governing data collection and use for children's accounts (Cabined Accounts) under applicable youth privacy laws. The changes clarify the purposes for which persistent identifiers are collected and add an explicit safeguard …
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