Anyscale does not intentionally collect data from children under 16. If a child's data was collected by mistake, parents can contact Anyscale to have it deleted.
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The 16-year age threshold exceeds COPPA's 13-year minimum, aligning with GDPR's default age of digital consent provisions in several EU member states, but the policy relies on a 'knowingly' standard that may be difficult to operationalize without age verification mechanisms.
Removal of children's privacy protections and contact information for violations reduces stated commitment to protecting minors and reduces accessibility for parents to report issues.
View full change record →Children under 16 are not intended users of Anyscale's services, and parents can request deletion of any data inadvertently collected from a child by emailing privacy@anyscale.com. There is no age verification mechanism described in the policy.
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"The Services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we have collected information from your child in a manner not permitted by law, contact us at privacy@anyscale.com. We will delete the information to the extent required by applicable laws.Excerpt from Anyscale's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: COPPA, enforced by the FTC, applies to online services directed to children under 13.
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The 16-year age threshold exceeds COPPA's 13-year minimum, aligning with GDPR's default age of digital consent provisions in several EU member states, but the policy relies on a 'knowingly' standard that may be difficult to operationalize without age verification mechanisms.
Children under 16 are not intended users of Anyscale's services, and parents can request deletion of any data inadvertently collected from a child by emailing privacy@anyscale.com. There is no age verification mechanism described in the policy.
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