American generally does not collect personal data from children under 13, but does collect travel and safety information about minors when required by law or necessary for their transport, and parents can request deletion by emailing privacy@aa.com.
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Because airline travel legally requires collection of certain personal data for minors, including passport and identification information, children's data is routinely processed even where general COPPA-style restrictions would otherwise apply.
If you travel with a child or book travel for a minor, their personal information including identification and travel details will be collected and retained as required for transportation and legal compliance, and parents can request deletion of any data collected without consent.
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"American does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children – persons under the age of 13, or another age if required by applicable law – other than when required to comply with the law or for safety and security reasons. Due to the nature of our Services, we may collect travel information, which may include personal information, about children when it is required to comply with the law, including federal aviation or security regulations, as otherwise required to provide transportation needs and services, or for safety or security reasons. If you are a parent or guardian of a child who has provided personal information without your knowledge and consent, you may request we remove this child's information by emailing us at privacy@aa.com.Excerpt from American Airlines's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: COPPA applies to online collection of personal information from children under 13 and requires verifiable parental consent prior to collection where American's services are directed at or knowingly collect data from children.
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Because airline travel legally requires collection of certain personal data for minors, including passport and identification information, children's data is routinely processed even where general COPPA-style restrictions would otherwise apply.
If you travel with a child or book travel for a minor, their personal information including identification and travel details will be collected and retained as required for transportation and legal compliance, and parents can request deletion of any data collected without consent.
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