Runway's service is not intended for children under 13, and Runway states it does not knowingly collect personal data from this age group. Parents who believe a child under 13 has submitted data can contact Runway to request deletion.
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This provision establishes Runway's COPPA compliance posture, relying on a 'not directed to children' standard. The policy does not describe any age verification mechanism, which is a common limitation in online service COPPA compliance. The collection of biometric data from users raises heightened considerations if any underage users access the service.
Interpretive note: The policy does not describe any technical age verification or screening mechanism, creating uncertainty about whether the 'not directed to children' standard is sufficient under COPPA and applicable state children's privacy laws given the nature of the service.
The service is not intended for children under 13, and parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted data can contact privacy@runwayml.com to request deletion. The policy does not describe an age gate or verification mechanism.
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"The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information to Runway through the Service please contact us at privacy@runwayml.com and we will endeavor to delete that information from our databases.Excerpt from Runway's Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), enforced by the FTC, which prohibits collection of personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
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This provision establishes Runway's COPPA compliance posture, relying on a 'not directed to children' standard. The policy does not describe any age verification mechanism, which is a common limitation in online service COPPA compliance. The collection of biometric data from users raises heightened considerations if any underage users access the service.
The service is not intended for children under 13, and parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted data can contact privacy@runwayml.com to request deletion. The policy does not describe an age gate or verification mechanism.
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