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.
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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.
New provision introducing automatic periodic synchronization of contact information after initial opt-in, representing ongoing collection beyond initial import.
View full change record →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.
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Compare across platforms →"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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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.
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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