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Roblox · Roblox Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Contact Book Import with Automatic Sync

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What it is

The policy states that users who opt into the Contact Importer feature share their mobile address book contents, including first and last names and phone numbers of all contacts, with Roblox, and that Roblox automatically accesses and syncs this data periodically. Data from non-matching contacts is not retained.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes ongoing, automatic collection of third-party contact data (individuals who are not Roblox users and have not consented to data collection) from the address books of users who activate the feature, which may require evaluation under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy frameworks with respect to the rights of non-user data subjects.

Clause Stability Stable

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

Change history

added Aug 7, 2026

New provision introducing automatic periodic synchronization of contact information after initial opt-in, representing ongoing collection beyond initial import.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, activating the Contact Importer feature initiates ongoing periodic collection of all contacts' first and last names and phone numbers from a user's mobile address book. The policy states retention is limited to contacts who match existing Roblox users, and notes the feature is only available to users 13 and older and may not be available in all locations.

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
    Deactivate the Contact Importer feature through Roblox account settings. Submit a data deletion request via the Roblox Customer Support Form at https://www.roblox.com/support to request deletion of any collected contact data.

Cross-platform context

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you opt-in to the Contact Importer feature, you will share the first and last names and phone numbers of your contacts in your address book on your mobile phone with Roblox. This feature helps connect with your friends on our Service. If you use the feature, we will automatically access and collect information in your address book from time to time in order to sync your contacts. Such information will only be retained in case of matches with existing Roblox users.

Excerpt from Roblox's Privacy Policy

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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-015932
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
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015932
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:08:54 UTC
SHA-256: 3faf31f6bd3ef98d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015932/contact-book-import-with-automatic-sync/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roblox's Contact Book Import with Automatic Sync clause do?

This provision establishes ongoing, automatic collection of third-party contact data (individuals who are not Roblox users and have not consented to data collection) from the address books of users who activate the feature, which may require evaluation under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy frameworks with respect to the rights of non-user data subjects.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, activating the Contact Importer feature initiates ongoing periodic collection of all contacts' first and last names and phone numbers from a user's mobile address book. The policy states retention is limited to contacts who match existing Roblox users, and notes the feature is only available to users 13 and older and may not be available in all …

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