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Children's Privacy and Age Restriction

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What it is

The notice states that Twilio's services are not directed to children under 13 in the U.S. and UK or under 16 in the EEA, and that accounts identified as belonging to children will be deactivated and data deleted.

This analysis describes what Segment'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 age thresholds aligned with COPPA in the U.S. and GDPR Article 8 in the EEA, and discloses a remediation procedure for inadvertently collected child data. The differentiated age thresholds for U.S./UK versus EEA reflect applicable legal requirements in each jurisdiction.

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Medium May 22, 2026

The updated policy establishes a new opt-out mechanism allowing users to decline having their data disclosed to third parties (other than service providers) or used for purposes materially different from the original collection purpose. The policy also explicitly discloses that Twilio Inc. is subject to FTC investigatory and enforcement powers, providing users with notice of the regulatory authority overseeing the company's privacy practices. You can exercise this opt-out right by contacting Segment through the mechanism specified in their privacy policy.

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Medium May 19, 2026

The updated terms establish clearer disclosure of how Segment transfers personal data internationally. Segment now explicitly certifies its compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and states that these DPF Principles take precedence if they conflict with other policy terms. The updated policy also adds specific rights allowing you to opt out of: (i) disclosure of your personal data to third parties other than service providers acting under Segment's instructions, or (ii) use of your personal data for purposes materially different from the original purpose or your subsequent authorization. You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@twilio.com.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement establishes that Twilio's services are not available to individuals under 13 in the U.S. and UK or under 16 in the EEA, and that accounts identified as belonging to children will be deactivated and associated data deleted. Individuals with information about a child account can report it to privacy@twilio.com with the subject line 'Children'.

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 believe Twilio has inadvertently collected data from a child, send an email to privacy@twilio.com with the subject line 'Children' and provide details of the account or data in question.

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Our Services are not directed to or intended to be used by children (under the age of 13 in the U.S. and UK, or 16 in the EEA). If we discover that a child has created an account, we will deactivate it and delete the data as quickly as possible. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at privacy@twilio.com with the subject line 'Children'.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: COPPA applies in the U.S.

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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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Document information
Document
Segment Privacy Policy
Entity
Segment
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016196
Document ID
CA-D-00700
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July 9, 2026 09:48 UTC
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Entity: Segment
Document: Segment Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016196
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:48:26 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/segment/segment-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-016196/childrens-privacy-and-age-restriction/
Accessed: Sept. 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Segment's Children's Privacy and Age Restriction clause do?

This provision establishes age thresholds aligned with COPPA in the U.S. and GDPR Article 8 in the EEA, and discloses a remediation procedure for inadvertently collected child data. The differentiated age thresholds for U.S./UK versus EEA reflect applicable legal requirements in each jurisdiction.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement establishes that Twilio's services are not available to individuals under 13 in the U.S. and UK or under 16 in the EEA, and that accounts identified as belonging to children will be deactivated and associated data deleted. Individuals with information about a child account can report it to privacy@twilio.com with the subject line 'Children'.

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