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Calm states it does not knowingly sell or share personal data about consumers under the age of 16.
This analysis describes what Calm'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
This provision operationalizes compliance with state privacy statutes (such as CCPA and similar laws) that restrict sale and sharing of minors' personal information. It establishes a baseline data practice limitation that applies regardless of parental consent or user action.
Calm commits not to sell or share data of users under 16, offering a degree of protection for younger users. However, the policy does not explicitly address whether the service is available to users under 13 or detail COPPA compliance measures.
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"We do not knowingly "sell" or "share" personal data about consumers under the age of 16.Excerpt from Calm's Privacy Policy
The policy's commitment not to sell or share data of consumers under 16 satisfies CCPA Section 1798.120(c) opt-in requirements for minors. However, the policy is silent on COPPA compliance (applicable to users under 13), which is a potential gap that compliance teams should investigate, particularly given Calm's positioning as a wellness app that could attract younger users.
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This provision operationalizes compliance with state privacy statutes (such as CCPA and similar laws) that restrict sale and sharing of minors' personal information. It establishes a baseline data practice limitation that applies regardless of parental consent or user action.
Calm commits not to sell or share data of users under 16, offering a degree of protection for younger users. However, the policy does not explicitly address whether the service is available to users under 13 or detail COPPA compliance measures.
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