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COPPA-Restricted Persistent Identifier Use for Children

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What it is

The policy states that for users under 13, persistent identifiers such as IP addresses and device identifiers are collected and used only for the six enumerated internal operations purposes, and that Roblox implements technical and contractual measures to enforce this restriction.

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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes COPPA-compliant limitations on persistent identifier use for users under 13, with the policy asserting that technical and contractual safeguards are in place to prevent use beyond the enumerated purposes, including a restriction to contextual advertising only (no personalized advertising) for this age group.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Roblox limits data collection for users under 13 to persistent identifiers used only for the six listed internal operations, with contextual advertising permitted but personalized advertising prohibited. The policy states that technical and contractual measures enforce these restrictions on service providers who process this data.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Parents or guardians can submit a request through the Roblox Customer Support Form to review, delete, or restrict collection of their child's Personal Information, including persistent identifiers.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Roblox collects persistent identifiers and the information we ask you for when you sign up for the following internal operations: Maintaining or analyzing the functioning of Roblox; Performing network communications; Authenticating users of, or personalizing the content on, Roblox; Serving contextual advertising, including capping the frequency of ads; Protecting the security or integrity of Roblox; Ensuring legal or regulatory compliance. Roblox implements technical, contractual, and other measures to ensure that persistent identifiers are not used for purposes other than those listed above.

Excerpt from Roblox's Privacy Policy

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  • 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
Roblox Privacy Policy
Entity
Roblox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015930
Document ID
CA-D-00572
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3faf31f6bd3ef98d563c5b3e6c035b59fd338cc62ace0a458b7078e1ad890dc6
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015930
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:08:54 UTC
SHA-256: 3faf31f6bd3ef98d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015930/coppa-restricted-persistent-identifier-use-for-children/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roblox's COPPA-Restricted Persistent Identifier Use for Children clause do?

This provision establishes COPPA-compliant limitations on persistent identifier use for users under 13, with the policy asserting that technical and contractual safeguards are in place to prevent use beyond the enumerated purposes, including a restriction to contextual advertising only (no personalized advertising) for this age group.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Roblox limits data collection for users under 13 to persistent identifiers used only for the six listed internal operations, with contextual advertising permitted but personalized advertising prohibited. The policy states that technical and contractual measures enforce these restrictions on service providers who process this data.

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