Poshmark states it does not intentionally collect data from children under 13 and will delete such data if discovered, which reflects the baseline requirement under federal law for online services.
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This provision establishes Poshmark's compliance posture under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, but does not address the growing regulatory trend toward higher age thresholds or enhanced protections for users between 13 and 17.
Interpretive note: The policy does not describe specific age verification mechanisms, and the adequacy of the 'knowingly' standard under COPPA depends on enforcement interpretation and the effectiveness of Poshmark's actual age screening practices.
The updated policy establishes new restrictions on product categories previously allowed or unregulated, including prohibitions on used socks and underwear, mystery boxes with specific disclosure requirements, and strict conditions for cosmetics and electronics. Sellers who list prohibited items may face temporary or permanent account suspension, payment withholding, and item removal at Poshmark's discretion. The policy explicitly reserves the right to dispose or destroy prohibited items sent to authentication centers. You can report suspected violations to Poshmark, but enforcement decisions remain within the company's sole discretion.
View change record →Poshmark's updated Privacy Policy provides significantly more transparent disclosure about what personal data the company collects, how it uses that data, and how you can exercise your privacy rights. The policy now explicitly itemizes data collection points, including photos, videos, payment information, social media accounts, and user interaction data, and provides a dedicated section on consumer rights and choices. The policy also includes a dedicated California Privacy Notice supplement, indicating enhanced compliance with California privacy laws. You can review the full updated policy and California Privacy Notice to understand Poshmark's specific data practices and identify which privacy rights and choices are available to you.
View change record →Poshmark's updated privacy policy provides more explicit detail about what categories of personal data the company collects through the platform, including user-generated content (photos, videos, listings), interaction data (likes, comments, offers), and payment information. The expanded disclosure does not necessarily indicate new data collection practices, but gives users clearer visibility into what information Poshmark holds. You can review the full policy at Poshmark's website to understand which data collection practices apply to your account activity and, if you are a California resident, consult the supplementary California Privacy Notice referenced in the policy.
View change record →Removal of children's privacy protections and COPPA compliance language eliminates specific safeguards and contact procedures for underage user data.
View full change record →This new provision establishes COPPA compliance and child protection safeguards with clear notice and reporting procedures for unauthorized child data collection.
View full change record →Children under 13 are not permitted to use Poshmark, and the company states it will delete data collected from them if discovered, but the policy does not describe specific age verification mechanisms or enhanced protections for teenage users between 13 and 17.
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"Poshmark does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@poshmark.com.Excerpt from Poshmark's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision reflects obligations under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, enforced by the FTC, which prohibits knowingly collecting personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
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This provision establishes Poshmark's compliance posture under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, but does not address the growing regulatory trend toward higher age thresholds or enhanced protections for users between 13 and 17.
Children under 13 are not permitted to use Poshmark, and the company states it will delete data collected from them if discovered, but the policy does not describe specific age verification mechanisms or enhanced protections for teenage users between 13 and 17.
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