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Children's Personal Information Exclusion

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What it is

Gemini's services are not available to anyone under 18 years old, and anyone under that age should not use the platform or provide their 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 an age minimum and signals that Gemini does not intend to collect data from minors, which is consistent with COPPA requirements for online services directed at children or with actual knowledge of children's data.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users under 18 are excluded from Gemini's services, and if a minor's data is inadvertently collected, the policy establishes the company's position that this was not intended. Parents or guardians should be aware that minors should not create accounts.

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.
  • Close Your Account
    If you are under 18 or are a parent or guardian of a minor who has created an account, contact Gemini support at https://support.gemini.com to request account closure and deletion of associated personal data.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

ClickUp Medium

You can contact us in order to (1) update or correct your personally identifiable information, (2) change your preferences with respect to communications and other information you receive from us, or (3) delete the personally identifiable information maintained about you...

Notion Medium

Access information about you consistent with legal requirements. In addition, you may have the right in some cases to receive or have your electronic information transferred to another party.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you do not wish your Personal Information collected, used, or disclosed as described below, or if you are under the age of 18, you should stop accessing our Services.

Excerpt from Gemini's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), which applies to online services directed to children under 13 or that have actual knowledge they are collecting data from children under 13.

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

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
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009313
Document ID
CA-D-00067
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
100a5b1c02d6dd78c2be125f4f4d6074785a36e4af75420f7de76e75657b03e7
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 05:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Gemini
Document: Gemini Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-009313
Captured: 2026-05-08 05:01:43 UTC
SHA-256: 100a5b1c02d6dd78…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/gemini/gemini-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-009313/childrens-personal-information-exclusion/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gemini's Children's Personal Information Exclusion clause do?

This provision establishes an age minimum and signals that Gemini does not intend to collect data from minors, which is consistent with COPPA requirements for online services directed at children or with actual knowledge of children's data.

How does this clause affect you?

Users under 18 are excluded from Gemini's services, and if a minor's data is inadvertently collected, the policy establishes the company's position that this was not intended. Parents or guardians should be aware that minors should not create accounts.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Gemini?

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