Nextdoor does not allow children under 13 to use the service and states it does not intentionally collect their personal data, but relies on users to self-report their age.
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This provision reflects compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which requires services to establish age restrictions and implement procedures to avoid knowingly collecting data from children under 13. The clause establishes a contractual notice that creates a procedural boundary for the service's data collection operations.
The updated footer no longer includes a direct link to the 'Do not Sell or Share My Personal Data' page. Previously, this link provided quick access to California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) opt-out controls from the footer menu. Users can likely still access these controls through the main Privacy Policy page or dedicated privacy settings, but the removal eliminates a prominent, footer-based navigation shortcut. You should verify whether this opt-out functionality remains accessible through other menu locations or settings.
View change record →Parents should be aware that there is no active age verification mechanism described in the policy, meaning children could potentially create accounts and share home address information without a technical barrier preventing this.
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You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use our Services. Certain Services or features may have higher age requirements.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any access to, or use of, the Service by anyone who is a minor (which is under the age of 18 in most jurisdictions) in any applicable jurisdiction (a "Minor") is strictly prohibited and in violation of these Terms, unless such access and/or use is su...
"Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our Services or provide any personal information to us.Excerpt from Nextdoor's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Directly implicates COPPA (15 U.S.C.
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This provision reflects compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which requires services to establish age restrictions and implement procedures to avoid knowingly collecting data from children under 13. The clause establishes a contractual notice that creates a procedural boundary for the service's data collection operations.
Parents should be aware that there is no active age verification mechanism described in the policy, meaning children could potentially create accounts and share home address information without a technical barrier preventing this.
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