The document states that Marqeta's website services are not directed at individuals under 16, that Marqeta does not intentionally collect personal data from this age group, and that any such data discovered will be promptly deleted. The age threshold of 16 is higher than the COPPA threshold of 13.
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The document sets the age threshold for children's data protection at 16, which aligns with GDPR Article 8's default age of digital consent in the absence of member state modification, and exceeds the COPPA threshold of 13 applicable in the United States. The CCPA supplemental notice separately confirms that Marqeta does not disclose personal information of individuals under 16 for monetary or other valuable consideration.
Under this provision, parents or guardians who believe a child under 16 has provided personal data to Marqeta can contact privacy@marqeta.com or call (877) 962-7738 to request deletion of that data. The policy states that Marqeta will promptly delete such data upon discovery.
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Compare across platforms →"The Services described in this Notice are not targeted at or directed at children under the age of 16 and we do not intend to, or knowingly collect, the personal data from these individuals. If you have reason to believe a child under the age of 16 has provided personal data to us, please have the child's parent or guardian contact us via the details in the 'Contact Us' section to request the removal of that information. If we ever learn that personal data of a child under the age of 16 has been collected, we will promptly delete that information.Excerpt from Marqeta's Privacy Policy
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The document sets the age threshold for children's data protection at 16, which aligns with GDPR Article 8's default age of digital consent in the absence of member state modification, and exceeds the COPPA threshold of 13 applicable in the United States. The CCPA supplemental notice separately confirms that Marqeta does not disclose personal information of individuals under 16 for …
Under this provision, parents or guardians who believe a child under 16 has provided personal data to Marqeta can contact privacy@marqeta.com or call (877) 962-7738 to request deletion of that data. The policy states that Marqeta will promptly delete such data upon discovery.
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