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GitHub's services, including public code repositories, may be accessible to minors, and the policy's protections for under-13 users depend on self-reporting and discovery rather than active age verification.
The updated terms now explicitly authorize GitHub to collect AI outputs generated within the platform alongside user-provided code and content, and to share personal data with Microsoft and other Git…
The policy states GitHub collects identifiers, device information, usage activity, payment data, and user-generated content, and authorizes sharing this data with Microsoft affiliates, service providers, and analytics and advertising partners. Public repository content is described as globally visible and potentially indexed by search engines, meaning code and associated metadata posted publicly is not treated as private personal data under the policy. You can submit data access, deletion, or correction requests through GitHub's privacy contact form at https://support.github.com/contact/privacy.
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Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without parental consent, we wil...
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"GitHub does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe a child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.— Excerpt from GitHub's GitHub Privacy Statement
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GitHub's services, including public code repositories, may be accessible to minors, and the policy's protections for under-13 users depend on self-reporting and discovery rather than active age verification.
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