The policy prohibits Postman accounts for users under 13 in the United States and under 18 outside the United States, states that Postman does not knowingly collect information from children under 13, and states that accounts found to belong to underage users will be closed.
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This provision establishes a higher minimum age threshold for non-U.S. users (18) compared to the U.S. threshold (13), which is consistent with certain international regulatory frameworks and aligns with the policy's broader geographic scope. The COPPA-compliant statement regarding children under 13 applies specifically to U.S. regulatory obligations.
⚠ Accounts found to belong to users below the applicable minimum age will be closed by Postman as stated in the policy.
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Compare across platforms →"If you are in the United States and under the age of 13, or outside of the United States and under the age of 18, you may not have a Postman account. Postman does not knowingly collect information from or direct any of our content specifically to children under 13. If we learn or have reason to suspect that you are a user who is under the permitted age, we will close your account.Excerpt from Postman's Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes a higher minimum age threshold for non-U.S. users (18) compared to the U.S. threshold (13), which is consistent with certain international regulatory frameworks and aligns with the policy's broader geographic scope. The COPPA-compliant statement regarding children under 13 applies specifically to U.S. regulatory obligations.
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