Messenger Kids · Messenger Kids Terms of Service

Account Termination by Meta

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Why it matters

Meta can shut down your child's account without notice, which means access to the service is not guaranteed and any content or conversations stored may become inaccessible.

Consumer impact

This document governs how Meta collects and uses data from children using Messenger Kids, with parents acting as consent proxies. Meta retains broad rights to collect usage data from minors, subject to COPPA requirements, and parents have limited but meaningful controls over their child's account and contacts. You can review and adjust your child's contact list and privacy settings directly through the parent dashboard linked to your Facebook account.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    Log into your Facebook account, go to the Messenger Kids parent controls section, and select the option to deactivate or delete your child's account.

Provision details

Document information
Document
Messenger Kids Terms of Service
Entity
Messenger Kids
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 10, 2026
Last verified
March 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000583
Document ID
CA-D-00071
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
430770276d425e279375a5f0bbb680c4bbb6043894b77945b94924d5d7be9e1f
Verified
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Messenger Kids | Document: Messenger Kids Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-000583
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:35:26 UTC | SHA-256: 430770276d425e27…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/messenger-kids/messenger-kids-terms-of-service/account-termination-by-meta/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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