Apple · Apple Privacy Policy

Children's Privacy and Family Sharing

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What it is

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13, or equivalent minimum age in the relevant jurisdiction, without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

Why it matters

Children's data requires heightened protection under US and international law, and the proliferation of Apple devices among minors creates significant compliance and safety obligations that consumers and parents should understand.

Consumer impact

Apple collects a broad range of personal data including location, health and fitness information, financial data, voice recordings, and browsing and search history across its entire ecosystem of devices and services, and shares this information with Apple subsidiaries worldwide, app developers, business partners, and advertisers. While Apple publicly commits to not selling personal data, the policy permits extensive intra-group sharing and third-party disclosures that may not be fully transparent to average consumers. You can review, download, correct, or delete your personal data by visiting privacy.apple.com and signing in with your Apple ID.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    If you believe Apple has collected personal data from a child under 13 without consent, sign in at privacy.apple.com with the child's Apple ID (or the family organizer's account) and submit a data deletion request, or contact Apple Support directly at support.apple.com.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC is the primary enforcement authority for COPPA violations related to the collection of personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Apple Privacy Policy
Entity
Apple
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001959
Document ID
CA-D-00024
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Entity: Apple | Document: Apple Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001959
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:19:48 UTC | SHA-256: 36e54b8290f2d5f4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple/apple-privacy-policy/childrens-privacy-and-family-sharing/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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