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The restriction to limited data collection for children under 13 reflects heightened legal protections for minors; the clause confirms TikTok operates a distinct data environment for this age group.
Interpretive note: The clause does not define what constitutes 'limited information'; the scope of that limitation is not established by the quoted language.
If you are under 13 and in the United States, TikTok places you in a separate experience where the information it collects and processes about you is limited.
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The restriction to limited data collection for children under 13 reflects heightened legal protections for minors; the clause confirms TikTok operates a distinct data environment for this age group.
If you are under 13 and in the United States, TikTok places you in a separate experience where the information it collects and processes about you is limited.
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