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Roblox states it collects physical movement data from users on VR platforms for use within the VR experience, asserting that this data is not stored after use.
This analysis describes what Roblox'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
Physical movement data collected via VR platforms may constitute biometric or sensitive personal data under GDPR and certain US state statutes; the policy's assertion of non-storage is operationally significant but externally unverifiable without technical audit.
Interpretive note: Whether physical VR movement data constitutes biometric data subject to GDPR Article 9 or Illinois BIPA depends on whether the data enables unique identification, which is not addressed in the policy language.
The updated policy restricts personalized advertising based on age. Users under 18 will see only nonpersonalized ads on the platform, while users 18 and older may see personalized ads if they provide consent where required. The revised language also removes the previous statement that the platform collects personal information from under-13 accounts for advertising purposes, clarifying that such data is not used for marketing. Users 18 or older can control whether they see personalized ads through Roblox account settings.
View change record →The updated policy adds explicit language disclosing that Roblox collects persistent identifiers (IP addresses and unique device identifiers) from all users, including children, for purposes including account authentication, ad frequency capping, network communications, and security. The policy states Roblox implements technical, contractual, and other measures to ensure these identifiers are not used for purposes outside the listed scope. This represents a clarification and formalization of practices rather than a change to what data is collected, but it does establish contractual limits on how that data may be used. You can review the full updated Privacy Policy to understand which persistent identifiers are collected and the specific operational purposes for which they are retained.
View change record →The updated policy clarifies that parent email addresses constitute the only personal information collected from child accounts under COPPA, rather than listing persistent identifiers. The policy now states that personalized ads are not enabled until age 18, rather than leaving this ambiguous when a child turns 13. These clarifications affect how parents and children understand what data Roblox collects and when advertising becomes personalized; however, the underlying data practices do not appear to have changed operationally. The policy removed detailed descriptions of collection purposes (such as internal operations), which means parents now have less granular explanation of data uses, though stated practices remain.
View change record →Under these terms, users who join Roblox experiences on VR platforms have their physical movement data collected and used in real time within the experience; the agreement asserts this data is not stored. No user control mechanism for this collection is described in this provision.
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"If you join our experiences on a VR platform, we collect your physical movement information so that we can use it in the experience. This information is only used to provide the experience. We do not store this information.Excerpt from Roblox's Privacy and Cookie Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Physical movement data collected via VR may constitute biometric data under GDPR Article 9 if it enables unique identification, which would require explicit consent and a specific exception. Illinois BIPA may apply if physical movement data constitutes a biometric identifier or template. The EU AI Act may impose additional requirements if VR movement data is used in AI-driven features. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The policy's assertion that VR movement data is not stored reduces the data retention risk, but does not address whether the data is processed through third-party VR platform SDKs (such as Meta Quest or other named platforms) that may apply their own data handling practices. Compliance teams should verify that the non-storage assertion applies to all processing points including third-party VR platform components. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: Illinois BIPA creates the highest exposure if VR movement data constitutes a biometric identifier. EEA users may be protected by GDPR Article 9 if VR movement data enables unique identification. The policy names Meta Quest as a billing platform, suggesting VR platform integration exists. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: If VR movement data passes through third-party VR platform SDKs or operating systems, those platforms' own data practices apply. Roblox's contractual arrangements with VR platform providers should address what data those platforms receive during Roblox experience sessions. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should assess whether the non-storage assertion for VR movement data is technically verifiable across all VR platform integrations, and whether any intermediate processing by VR platform SDKs constitutes data retention or sharing that falls outside the policy's stated scope.
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Physical movement data collected via VR platforms may constitute biometric or sensitive personal data under GDPR and certain US state statutes; the policy's assertion of non-storage is operationally significant but externally unverifiable without technical audit.
Under these terms, users who join Roblox experiences on VR platforms have their physical movement data collected and used in real time within the experience; the agreement asserts this data is not stored. No user control mechanism for this collection is described in this provision.
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