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Children's Data Restriction (Under 13)

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What it is

Fitbit's services are not directed at children under 13, and Fitbit states it does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. However, the policy's mechanisms for enforcing this restriction are not detailed.

This analysis describes what Fitbit'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision operationalizes Fitbit's compliance obligations under children's privacy laws such as COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) in the United States and equivalent regulations in other jurisdictions. It establishes the procedural framework for account eligibility and the remedial process for inadvertently collected data.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Parents should be aware that Fitbit relies on users self-reporting their age, and there is no described technical barrier preventing minors from creating accounts and having their health data collected.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Persons under the age of 13, or any higher minimum age in the jurisdiction where that person resides, are not permitted to create accounts unless their parent has consented in accordance with applicable law. If we learn that we have collected the personal information of a child under the relevant minimum age without parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

— Excerpt from Fitbit's Fitbit Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

This provision engages COPPA obligations in the US and GDPR Article 8 in the EU, both of which impose strict parental consent requirements for processing children's personal data — the absence of described verification mechanisms is a material compliance gap.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces COPPA, which governs the collection of personal data from children under 13 by online services including health and fitness apps.
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Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
HIPAA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Fitbit Privacy Policy
Entity
Fitbit
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001450
Document ID
CA-D-00276
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dc86a3e383b85330ccb1e7f540bbcda61effd80375cfcfecd7a14cee8f388c01
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 06:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Fitbit
Document: Fitbit Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001450
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:34:39 UTC
SHA-256: dc86a3e383b85330…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/fitbit/fitbit-privacy-policy/childrens-data-restriction-under-13/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fitbit's Children's Data Restriction (Under 13) clause do?

This provision operationalizes Fitbit's compliance obligations under children's privacy laws such as COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) in the United States and equivalent regulations in other jurisdictions. It establishes the procedural framework for account eligibility and the remedial process for inadvertently collected data.

How does this clause affect you?

Parents should be aware that Fitbit relies on users self-reporting their age, and there is no described technical barrier preventing minors from creating accounts and having their health data collected.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Fitbit?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Fitbit.