BeReal requires users to be at least 13 years old. The company states it does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13, but does not describe robust age verification mechanisms.
This analysis describes what BeReal's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The provision implements compliance with children's privacy regulations (such as COPPA) by prohibiting collection of data from users below the specified age threshold and establishing an access restriction for that age group.
The updated policy now requires email address in addition to phone number, full name, and date of birth to create an account. BeReal discloses that it derives likely gender from your username, first name, and biography using AI, and uses this classification for internal targeting purposes. The policy also reveals that a randomized sample of 0.001% of users will have their interface interactions (touches and swipes) recorded through an analytics partner for up to 90 days to understand how users navigate the app; this practice does not apply in all geographic regions. You can review your app settings or contact BeReal to inquire about your data collection status.
View change record →Parents and guardians should be aware that children under 13 are prohibited from using BeReal, but the app's enforcement of this limit may be limited, putting young users' data at risk.
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"BeReal never knowingly or willingly collects any personal data concerning children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use BeReal.Excerpt from BeReal's Privacy Policy
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) prohibits collection of personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent; in the EU, GDPR Article 8 sets the consent age at 16 (or lower with member …
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The provision implements compliance with children's privacy regulations (such as COPPA) by prohibiting collection of data from users below the specified age threshold and establishing an access restriction for that age group.
Parents and guardians should be aware that children under 13 are prohibited from using BeReal, but the app's enforcement of this limit may be limited, putting young users' data at risk.
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