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Children's online privacy is subject to strict legal requirements in the US and internationally, and the App Store's role as a distribution platform for children's apps means Apple's age verification and parental consent mechanisms are particularly significant for families.
Parents should use Apple's Family Sharing and Screen Time features to manage their children's Apple ID accounts and app access. If you believe a child under 13 has created an Apple account without parental consent, you can contact Apple to request data deletion.
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"We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13, or under the applicable age of digital consent in their country of residence, without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information. Apple provides parental controls through Screen Time and Family Sharing.Excerpt from Apple App Store's Apple Privacy Policy
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Children's online privacy is subject to strict legal requirements in the US and internationally, and the App Store's role as a distribution platform for children's apps means Apple's age verification and parental consent mechanisms are particularly significant for families.
Parents should use Apple's Family Sharing and Screen Time features to manage their children's Apple ID accounts and app access. If you believe a child under 13 has created an Apple account without parental consent, you can contact Apple to request data deletion.
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