The policy states that BeReal does not knowingly collect personal data from users under 13 years of age and directs users under 13 not to use the app.
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This provision establishes the app's age minimum and COPPA-related data collection commitment. The policy also contains separate provisions governing minors' location data defaults (approximate location rather than precise, by default) and a general advisory for minors to consult a trusted adult before using the service.
Interpretive note: The policy does not describe the technical age verification or enforcement mechanism used to prevent under-13 account creation, creating uncertainty about operational compliance with COPPA and analogous frameworks.
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 →Removed explicit parental consent requirement for ages 13-17, changed to 'never knowingly or willingly' language, and removed mention of 13-17 age group provisions.
View full change record →Under this provision, BeReal states it does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Users between 13 and the age of majority are subject to modified defaults for location data sharing (approximate location only, by default) and are subject to the general privacy protections described in the policy.
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Compare across platforms →"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
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), enforced by the FTC, which prohibits knowing collection of personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
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This provision establishes the app's age minimum and COPPA-related data collection commitment. The policy also contains separate provisions governing minors' location data defaults (approximate location rather than precise, by default) and a general advisory for minors to consult a trusted adult before using the service.
Under this provision, BeReal states it does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Users between 13 and the age of majority are subject to modified defaults for location data sharing (approximate location only, by default) and are subject to the general privacy protections described in the policy.
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