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Children's Privacy — Under 13 Exclusion

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision operationalizes Canva's compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by establishing a mechanism for identifying and remediating unauthorized collection of children's data. It places responsibility on parents and guardians to notify Canva if they believe their child has registered or provided information without consent.

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High May 14, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses that Canva uses cookies to personalize ads, analyze website performance, or tailor content on partner sites. Previously, the policy stated these purposes and directed users to the cookie policy for more information and choice. The revised policy now mentions only that essential cookies are used to make Canva work. This change removes transparency about non-essential cookie uses and eliminates the cookie consent interface (Accept all cookies / Manage cookies buttons) that was previously presented in the privacy policy document itself.

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Medium May 5, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer includes explicit language describing Canva's use of non-essential cookies for personalization, advertising tailoring, and website analytics. Previously, the policy stated that Canva would use these cookies only if users accepted. The removal of this disclosure means the policy no longer clearly explains these cookie categories or presents a consent interaction for non-essential cookies at the point where this information was previously disclosed. Depending on applicable cookie law and Canva's implementation, users may need to consult additional documentation such as a separate cookie policy to understand how non-essential cookies are managed.

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High May 1, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses optional cookie uses or provides cookie preference controls on the privacy policy page itself. Previously, Canva stated it would use non-essential cookies for personalization, ad targeting, and analytics only if users accepted, and offered 'Accept all cookies' and 'Manage cookies' options. The removal of this disclosure and consent mechanism may affect how users understand cookie practices and when consent is obtained. Users who previously accessed cookie preferences through the privacy policy will need to locate these controls elsewhere on the Canva platform if they remain available.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

For users under 13, the terms establish that account creation and use of the Service requires parental consent. Parents and guardians are authorized to request account termination and information removal by contacting Canva if they discover their child has used the Service without permission.

How other platforms handle this

Airtable Medium

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 18 (or other age as required by local law) and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take reasonable steps to delete such informa...

Replicate Medium

We do not intentionally collect any personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe we have obtained personal information associated with children under the age of 16, please contact us at privacy@replicate.com.

ElevenLabs Medium

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child's account. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us.

— Excerpt from Canva's Canva Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Canva Privacy Policy
Entity
Canva
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005246
Document ID
CA-D-00204
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4608d013413fe0c49d9bac06799391e6496715c70027aec74677d661cbd6c89b
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 23:11 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Canva
Document: Canva Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005246
Captured: 2026-05-11 23:11:39 UTC
SHA-256: 4608d013413fe0c4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/canva/canva-privacy-policy/childrens-privacy-under-13-exclusion/
Accessed: June 27, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Canva's Children's Privacy — Under 13 Exclusion clause do?

This provision operationalizes Canva's compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by establishing a mechanism for identifying and remediating unauthorized collection of children's data. It places responsibility on parents and guardians to notify Canva if they believe their child has registered or provided information without consent.

How does this clause affect you?

For users under 13, the terms establish that account creation and use of the Service requires parental consent. Parents and guardians are authorized to request account termination and information removal by contacting Canva if they discover their child has used the Service without permission.

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