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Prohibited User Content includes...material that...includes a photograph or video of another person that you have posted without that person's consent...
your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are responsible for: (i) your activities while using our Services; (ii) your compliance with this Policy; and (iii) ensuring your use of the Services doesn't violate any child protection laws.
You are not permitted to access or use our Services in any jurisdiction or country if it would be contrary to the law or regulation of that jurisdiction or if it would subject us to the laws of...
"should we decide to collect personal information from children under 13 through our online services, we will do so in compliance with applicable law, including any notices to and obtaining any consents from parents or guardians...Excerpt from McDonald's's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “should we decide to collect personal information from children under 13 through our online services, we will do so in compliance with applicable law, including any notices to and obtaining any consents from parents or guardians...”
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