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Deletion of inadvertently collected child data

High severity Explicit document language Common · 275 of 352 platforms
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How other platforms handle this

Google Gemini Medium

We keep some data until you delete your Google Account, such as information about how often you use Gemini Apps.

Grindr Medium

If you decide to delete your Profile, it will no longer be visible to other Grindr users and your personal information will generally be deleted within 28 days.

Palantir Medium

We collect and keep personal data only as needed or allowed for the purposes set out in this Statement, based on the reason we collected the personal data in the first instance and what is permitted under the laws that apply to the processing.

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If we learn that any personal information has been collected inadvertently from a child under 16, we will delete the information as soon as possible.

Excerpt from Heap's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

Provision details

Document information
Document
Heap Privacy Policy
Entity
Heap
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
Last verified
Record ID
CA-P-073151
Document ID
CA-D-00706
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Citation Record
Entity: Heap
Document: Heap Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-073151
Captured: UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/heap/heap-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-073151/deletion-of-inadvertently-collected-child-data/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Heap's Deletion of inadvertently collected child data clause do?

The clause states: “If we learn that any personal information has been collected inadvertently from a child under 16, we will delete the information as soon as possible.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 275 platforms. See the full comparison.

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