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Age Verification Data Collection

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What it is

The policy states that date of birth may be collected from users in certain locations for the purpose of age verification, with the specific locations not enumerated in the policy.

This analysis describes what Poe'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 discloses location-based age verification data collection without specifying the jurisdictions in which it applies or the age thresholds used, which may be relevant to COPPA compliance obligations and emerging age-appropriate design regulations in multiple jurisdictions.

Interpretive note: The policy does not specify the jurisdictions triggering age verification or the age thresholds applied, making it uncertain which regulatory frameworks are engaged and for which user populations.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, users in unspecified locations may be asked to provide their date of birth as a condition of account creation or access. The policy does not specify the jurisdictions triggering this requirement or the minimum age threshold enforced.

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Depending on your location we may also ask you to provide your date of birth to verify your age.

Excerpt from Poe's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages COPPA, which applies to online platforms collecting personal information from users under 13 in the United States; the FTC has enforcement authority.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Poe Privacy Policy
Entity
Poe
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013741
Document ID
CA-D-00797
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3f5ff2c5153b594d076c9de3674ca517752f03fc62a62f7b729a9a928e52b5f4
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 15:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Poe
Document: Poe Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-013741
Captured: 2026-05-12 15:27:12 UTC
SHA-256: 3f5ff2c5153b594d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/poe/poe-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-013741/age-verification-data-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Poe's Age Verification Data Collection clause do?

This provision discloses location-based age verification data collection without specifying the jurisdictions in which it applies or the age thresholds used, which may be relevant to COPPA compliance obligations and emerging age-appropriate design regulations in multiple jurisdictions.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, users in unspecified locations may be asked to provide their date of birth as a condition of account creation or access. The policy does not specify the jurisdictions triggering this requirement or the minimum age threshold enforced.

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