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Children's Privacy: Service Not Intended for Users Under 18

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What it is

The policy states the Service is not intended for users under 18, and that RunPod will comply with applicable legal requirements to delete personal information collected from minors without parental consent if discovered.

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This analysis describes what RunPod'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 an age threshold of 18 for the Service, which is above the federal COPPA threshold of 13. The policy does not describe technical age verification mechanisms, relying instead on a stated policy position and reactive deletion procedures.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, the Service is restricted to users 18 years of age and older. Parents or guardians who believe RunPod has collected personal information from a minor can contact RunPod at privacy@runpod.io to request deletion.

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
    If you are a parent or guardian who believes RunPod collected personal information from a minor, email privacy@runpod.io to request deletion of that information.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Service is not intended for use by anyone under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian of a child from whom you believe we have collected personal information in a manner prohibited by law, please contact us. If we learn that we have collected personal information through the Service from a child without the consent of the child's parent or guardian as required by law, we will comply with applicable legal requirements to delete the information.

Excerpt from RunPod's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which applies to online services directed to children under 13 or with actual knowledge of collection from children under 13.

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Applicable agencies

  • 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
RunPod Privacy Policy
Entity
RunPod
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016107
Document ID
CA-D-00652
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0c0dcb1e01be2cb2e4dea43a89b75099145bebdff905af66b2b8a8590f345027
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: RunPod
Document: RunPod Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016107
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:35:07 UTC
SHA-256: 0c0dcb1e01be2cb2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runpod/runpod-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-016107/childrens-privacy-service-not-intended-for-users-under-18/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does RunPod's Children's Privacy: Service Not Intended for Users Under 18 clause do?

This provision establishes an age threshold of 18 for the Service, which is above the federal COPPA threshold of 13. The policy does not describe technical age verification mechanisms, relying instead on a stated policy position and reactive deletion procedures.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, the Service is restricted to users 18 years of age and older. Parents or guardians who believe RunPod has collected personal information from a minor can contact RunPod at privacy@runpod.io to request deletion.

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