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Age Restrictions and Parental Consent

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What it is

Pinterest prohibits use by anyone under 13 globally, requires users aged 13 to 18 to have parental or guardian permission, and requires users to meet the minimum age of digital consent applicable in their country.

This analysis describes what Pinterest's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the minimum age framework for Pinterest access, incorporating both the COPPA threshold of 13 for US users and country-specific digital age of consent standards for non-US users. It places the compliance burden on the user and guardian rather than establishing a technical age verification mechanism.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users between 13 and 18 are required to have parental or legal guardian permission to use Pinterest, and all users must meet the minimum age of digital consent in their country of residence. The agreement does not describe a technical verification mechanism for age or parental consent.

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Any use or access to Pinterest by anyone under the age of 13 is not allowed. If you are older than 13, you can use Pinterest if you are over the minimum age of consent in your country. If you are 13 to 18, you may only use the Service with the permission of your parent or legal guardian. Please be sure your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and discussed these Terms with you.

Excerpt from Pinterest's Terms of Service

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Pinterest Terms of Service
Entity
Pinterest
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014182
Document ID
CA-D-00099
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Pinterest
Document: Pinterest Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-014182
Captured: 2026-05-07 14:55:16 UTC
SHA-256: f7d9a333d32c7f9a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pinterest/pinterest-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-014182/age-restrictions-and-parental-consent/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pinterest's Age Restrictions and Parental Consent clause do?

This provision establishes the minimum age framework for Pinterest access, incorporating both the COPPA threshold of 13 for US users and country-specific digital age of consent standards for non-US users. It places the compliance burden on the user and guardian rather than establishing a technical age verification mechanism.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users between 13 and 18 are required to have parental or legal guardian permission to use Pinterest, and all users must meet the minimum age of digital consent in their country of residence. The agreement does not describe a technical verification mechanism for age or parental consent.

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