Target states its online services are not aimed at children under 13 and claims it does not knowingly collect data from this age group. Parents can contact Target if they believe their child's data was collected.
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COPPA requires verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13; a retailer's general audience claim does not eliminate compliance obligations if children are actually using the service and providing personal data.
Parents should be aware that while Target states its platforms are not directed at children under 13, the general retail nature of the site means minors may access it; if a child under 13 has a Target account or has provided personal information, parents can request deletion by contacting Target's privacy team.
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"Our websites and apps are designed for a general audience and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected personal information from your child under age 13, please contact us.Excerpt from Target's Privacy Policy
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COPPA requires verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13; a retailer's general audience claim does not eliminate compliance obligations if children are actually using the service and providing personal data.
Parents should be aware that while Target states its platforms are not directed at children under 13, the general retail nature of the site means minors may access it; if a child under 13 has a Target account or has provided personal information, parents can request deletion by contacting Target's privacy team.
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