You must not use Platform to collect data from or about users under the age of 13, or to offer services directed at children under 13, without our prior written approval.
This is a critical child safety provision — it means third-party apps cannot use Facebook's platform to collect data about young children, providing a layer of protection for minors using family-linked accounts.
Meta's Platform Terms directly affect consumers because they determine what third-party apps and developers can do with personal data obtained from Facebook or Instagram, including profile information, friend lists, and activity data. The terms prohibit developers from selling platform data or using it for surveillance, but enforcement depends on developer compliance rather than Meta directly protecting users. You can review and remove third-party apps that have access to your Facebook account by visiting Facebook Settings, then 'Apps and Websites', to revoke permissions for any app you no longer trust or use.