Messenger Kids · Messenger Kids Terms of Service

Content Moderation and Prohibited Content

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Why it matters

While content rules are designed to protect children, the document grants Meta broad discretion to determine what constitutes a violation, which could result in account actions without clear recourse for parents.

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.

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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-000586
Document ID
CA-D-00071
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Messenger Kids | Document: Messenger Kids Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-000586
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:35:26 UTC | SHA-256: 430770276d425e27…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/messenger-kids/messenger-kids-terms-of-service/content-moderation-and-prohibited-content/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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