The policy states that Synthesia's services are not directed at users under age 16, and that Synthesia does not knowingly collect information from or permit use by minors. The age threshold of 16 exceeds the US COPPA threshold of 13 and aligns with GDPR Article 8's default age of digital consent in many EU member states.
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The policy sets a minimum age of 16, which aligns with GDPR Article 8 digital consent thresholds applicable in several EU member states and exceeds the US COPPA threshold of 13. Given that the platform collects biometric data, the application of this age restriction to biometric processing workflows is particularly material.
Under this provision, the agreement states that the platform is not intended for users under 16 and that Synthesia does not knowingly collect data from minors. Parents or guardians who become aware that a minor has used the platform may contact support@synthesia.io to request data deletion.
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The policy sets a minimum age of 16, which aligns with GDPR Article 8 digital consent thresholds applicable in several EU member states and exceeds the US COPPA threshold of 13. Given that the platform collects biometric data, the application of this age restriction to biometric processing workflows is particularly material.
Under this provision, the agreement states that the platform is not intended for users under 16 and that Synthesia does not knowingly collect data from minors. Parents or guardians who become aware that a minor has used the platform may contact support@synthesia.io to request data deletion.
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