Lyft's services are not intended for children under 13, and the company states it does not knowingly collect data from children in that age group.
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A standard COPPA disclaimer, this provision establishes that Lyft does not have specific mechanisms to verify user age beyond a policy assertion, and the 'knowingly collect' standard is the minimum required by COPPA rather than a proactive age verification system.
New provision clarifies Lyft's compliance with COPPA and similar child privacy regulations, establishing explicit protections for minors under 13.
View full change record →Parents or guardians who believe a child under 13 has created a Lyft account should contact Lyft directly to request deletion of that child's data, as the policy relies on reactive reporting rather than proactive age verification to enforce this restriction.
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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 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us.Excerpt from Lyft's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), enforced by the FTC, prohibits collection of personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
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A standard COPPA disclaimer, this provision establishes that Lyft does not have specific mechanisms to verify user age beyond a policy assertion, and the 'knowingly collect' standard is the minimum required by COPPA rather than a proactive age verification system.
Parents or guardians who believe a child under 13 has created a Lyft account should contact Lyft directly to request deletion of that child's data, as the policy relies on reactive reporting rather than proactive age verification to enforce this restriction.
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