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Any use of the Site by a person under 18 is characterized as unauthorized and unlicensed, which may carry legal consequences for both the minor and any adult who facilitated access.
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The updated terms now explicitly disclose that Impact collects log data (IP address, browser type, ads interacted with) from website visitors, as well as location information and cookies depending on device permissions. The terms clarify that Impact does not receive personally identifying information such as names, addresses, or credit card numbers. You can enable or disable location services through your device settings, and you can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though doing so may limit functionality on Impact's website or its clients' websites.
View change record →If you are under 18, your use of or registration on Impact's Site is unauthorized and unlicensed.
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"This Site is intended solely for users who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Any registration by, use of or access to the Site by anyone under 18 is unauthorized, unlicensed and in violation...Excerpt from Impact's Terms and Conditions
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Any use of the Site by a person under 18 is characterized as unauthorized and unlicensed, which may carry legal consequences for both the minor and any adult who facilitated access.
If you are under 18, your use of or registration on Impact's Site is unauthorized and unlicensed.
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