Craigslist · Craigslist Privacy Policy

Minor User Content Removal

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What it is

Users under 18 can email Craigslist to have their publicly posted content removed, but Craigslist warns that it cannot guarantee the content is fully removed from the internet.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Minors who have posted on Craigslist can request removal of that content by emailing eraser@craigslist.org, though Craigslist explicitly disclaims responsibility for content that may have been copied or cached elsewhere on the internet.

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 are under 18 and have publicly posted content on Craigslist, email eraser@craigslist.org to request its removal. Include details about the specific content you want removed and your account information so Craigslist can verify your identity.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This provision protects minors by giving them a removal right, but the caveat that internet-wide removal is not guaranteed is an important limitation parents and minors should understand.

View original clause language
If you are a registered CL user under the age of 18, you may request (via eraser@craigslist.org) and obtain removal of content or information publicly posted on CL. Please note that removal does not ensure complete or comprehensive removal of said content or information from the Internet.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implements California Business and Professions Code §22581 (the 'eraser law'), which requires operators of websites directed at minors or with actual knowledge of minor users to permit registered minors to remove their own publicly posted content. COPPA (15 U.S.C. §6501 et seq., 16 C.F.R. Part 312) applies if Craigslist collects personal information from children under 13, enforced by the FTC. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC enforces COPPA (16 C.F.R. Part 312) regarding collection of personal information from children under 13, which may be implicated by minor user activity on Craigslist.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Craigslist Privacy Policy
Entity
Craigslist
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
April 18, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003031
Document ID
CA-D-00288
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Entity: Craigslist | Document: Craigslist Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003031
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:53:39 UTC | SHA-256: 49aa28b71b10e0d0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/craigslist/craigslist-privacy-policy/minor-user-content-removal/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
Classification
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Medium
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