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Children's Accounts and Parental Consent

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What it is

Fitbit permits children's accounts with parental consent, governed by a separate children's privacy policy; persons under 13 (or higher minimum age by jurisdiction) may not create accounts without verifiable parental consent, and Fitbit commits to deleting data collected from minors without consent upon discovery.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes COPPA compliance mechanisms for U.S. users and acknowledges higher minimum age requirements in other jurisdictions. The reference to a separate Privacy Policy for Children's Accounts means the full terms applicable to child data collection and use are not contained within this document.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, children's accounts require parental consent and are governed by a separate children's privacy policy that specifies different data collection and sharing terms. Parents can request deletion of their child's data by contacting data-protection-office@fitbit.com.

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
    Parents who believe their child's personal information has been collected without proper consent should email data-protection-office@fitbit.com to request deletion of the child's data.

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Fitbit allows parents to set up accounts for their children to use with select Fitbit devices ("Children's Account"). Children's Accounts are subject to a separate Privacy Policy for Children's Accounts which explains what information we collect to set up these accounts, what information we collect from a child's use of our Services, and how we use and share that information. Parents or guardians must consent to the use of their child's data in accordance with the Privacy Policy for Children's Accounts in order to create such an account. 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. Parents who believe that their child has submitted personal information to us and would like to have it deleted may contact us at data-protection-office@fitbit.com.

Excerpt from Fitbit's Privacy Policy

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Fitbit Privacy Policy
Entity
Fitbit
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015025
Document ID
CA-D-00276
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
57bb5070b60fb4a283fbce5f5f44be0e8de849a37aeb58fdedadaf1ee6109c35
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Fitbit
Document: Fitbit Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015025
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:42:51 UTC
SHA-256: 57bb5070b60fb4a2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/fitbit/fitbit-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015025/childrens-accounts-and-parental-consent/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fitbit's Children's Accounts and Parental Consent clause do?

This provision establishes COPPA compliance mechanisms for U.S. users and acknowledges higher minimum age requirements in other jurisdictions. The reference to a separate Privacy Policy for Children's Accounts means the full terms applicable to child data collection and use are not contained within this document.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, children's accounts require parental consent and are governed by a separate children's privacy policy that specifies different data collection and sharing terms. Parents can request deletion of their child's data by contacting data-protection-office@fitbit.com.

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