CA-C-000699
Roblox — Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy
Entity
Date detected
April 29, 2026
Effective date
April 30, 2026
Severity
Medium
Direction
Positive
Affected users
all users minors parents us users eu users uk users
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
+3 sentences added · 1 sentence modified
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What Changed

Roblox updated its Privacy and Cookie Policy on April 29, 2026, adding a summary of recent changes effective April 30, 2026. The update clarifies who can see personalized versus non-personalized ads on the platform and describes how Roblox shares information with authorities. These additions make the policy more transparent about advertising practices and law enforcement data sharing.

Consumer Impact (what this means for users)

Roblox has added clarifications about who receives personalized ads versus non-personalized ads on its platform, which is particularly relevant for parents of younger users who may have different ad experiences. The policy now also explicitly describes when and how Roblox shares user information with law enforcement or other authorities. You can review your or your child's account privacy and ad settings in the Roblox platform to understand and manage your advertising preferences.

Obligation Changes (what shifted)

2
New obligations
Consumers Added

Roblox now tells you more clearly whether you are being shown ads based on your personal data or generic ads not tied to your profile.

Consumers Added

Roblox now explicitly states when and how it may hand over your information to law enforcement or other government agencies.

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 new authority-sharing disclosure and ad targeting clarification give users — especially parents of minors on Roblox — clearer information about how their data is used for advertising and when it may be handed to law enforcement. These are areas of heightened regulatory scrutiny given Roblox's large under-18 user base.

📈 Historical Context

This is the 2nd significant Transparency Removal change Roblox has made since ConductAtlas began monitoring.

ConductAtlas has recorded 3 material changes to this document (since April 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.

Across all monitored documents, Roblox has made 5 significant changes.

2 of Roblox's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.

Key Clauses Affected

Personalized vs. Non-Personalized Ads Disclosure

Roblox now explicitly clarifies which users see personalized ads based on their data versus non-personalized ads, improving transparency around ad targeting.

Authority Data-Sharing Disclosure

Roblox added a new disclosure describing its practices for sharing user information with law enforcement or government authorities.

Summary of Recent Changes Section

A new 'Summary of Recent Changes' section was added to the policy header, providing users with a plain-language overview of what changed effective April 30, 2026.

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Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
ee8d96b7f6d3f041e67809b13f4ec5bfcaaa2e61096eb76f3ef1d033541d5933
April 23, 2026 06:06 UTC
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Current Version
72468ba85644076721491d4094713ec18faaa2f9bef637ddb8794905dfc21923
April 29, 2026 06:15 UTC
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Change Detected
April 29, 2026 06:15 UTC
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Roblox | Document: Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy | Record: CA-C-000699
Captured: 2026-04-29 06:15:56 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-29-roblox-roblox-privacy-and-cookie-policy-699/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

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Institutional Analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Assessment

Roblox amended its Privacy and Cookie Policy on April 29, 2026 (effective April 30, 2026) to add: (1) clarification on personalized vs. non-personalized ad targeting, and (2) explicit disclosure of information-sharing practices with authorities. Both changes touch transparency obligations under GDPR Art. 13-14, COPPA (given Roblox's significant minor user base), and CCPA/CPRA notice requirements. Compliance teams with Roblox in their vendor stack should note the authority-sharing disclosure as it may affect DPA language and internal privacy notices. Low-urgency review recommended before April 30, 2026.

Regulatory Exposure

1. COPPA (15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506; 16 C.F.R. Part 312) — Roblox's substantial minor user base makes any ad-targeting clarification and authority-sharing disclosure directly relevant to COPPA notice and parental consent requirements, particularly 16 C.F.R. §31

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Document Context

Document
Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy
Entity
Roblox
Captured
April 29, 2026
Source URL
https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004630823-Roblox-Privacy-and-Cookie-Policy
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