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Children's Data Prohibition

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What it is

Gemini's services are not directed at individuals under 18, and anyone under 18 should stop using the service and not provide personal information.

This analysis describes what Gemini'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 the service's operational scope regarding minor users and creates a data deletion obligation upon discovery of inadvertent collection from users under 18. The clause reflects the service's institutional policy regarding compliance with children's privacy regulations.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Gemini does not knowingly collect data from users under 18, but if it discovers it has done so, it will delete that data; parents who believe their child has a Gemini account should contact Gemini to have data removed.

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 believe a minor's data has been collected by Gemini, email privacy@gemini.com with details of the account and request immediate deletion of all associated personal information.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

Further, you may take legal actions in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your Personal Information, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data prot...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Gemini is not intended for children under the age of 18 and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information of children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected any Personal Information from a child under the age of 18, we will promptly delete it from our systems.

Excerpt from Gemini's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

The under-18 prohibition engages COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) compliance obligations; if Gemini has collected data from users under 13, it faces significant FTC enforcement exposure.

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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
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Gemini Privacy Policy
Entity
Gemini
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 8, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000558
Document ID
CA-D-00067
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c42c5e54f10e0ba5ae192a7afab78a082c4bda08b7735565caa38e10c9854007
Analysis generated
March 8, 2026 14:17 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Gemini
Document: Gemini Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000558
Captured: 2026-03-08 14:17:23 UTC
SHA-256: c42c5e54f10e0ba5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/gemini/gemini-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-000558/childrens-data-prohibition/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gemini's Children's Data Prohibition clause do?

This provision establishes the service's operational scope regarding minor users and creates a data deletion obligation upon discovery of inadvertent collection from users under 18. The clause reflects the service's institutional policy regarding compliance with children's privacy regulations.

How does this clause affect you?

Gemini does not knowingly collect data from users under 18, but if it discovers it has done so, it will delete that data; parents who believe their child has a Gemini account should contact Gemini to have data removed.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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