Provision record
TikTok · TikTok Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Deletion of improperly collected child data

High severity Explicit document language Common · 277 of 352 platforms
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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1873 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

If we learn that we've collected the personal data of a child under the age of 13 or 16, as applicable, we'll take reasonable steps to delete the personal data. This may require us to delete the Skillshare account...

Glassdoor Medium

If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we remove such data and terminate the child's account (except where we are required to retain all or a portion of such data for compliance purposes).

Mailchimp Medium

Our moderators will thoughtfully consider any explanations and supplemental information provided by the Member when deciding whether to take action or reinstate access.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If we become aware that a Child's personal information has been collected outside of this separate experience for Children, we will delete this information in accordance with applicable law and terminate the Child's account.

Excerpt from TikTok's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
TikTok Privacy Policy
Entity
TikTok
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-019812
Document ID
CA-D-00033
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
759b50c14afbd87fdbb67de0c84317247aebbcd624051498e6df2cb8bd144250
Analysis generated
March 6, 2026 20:31 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: TikTok
Document: TikTok Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-019812
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:31:56 UTC
SHA-256: 759b50c14afbd87f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/tiktok/tiktok-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-019812/deletion-of-improperly-collected-child-data/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does TikTok's Deletion of improperly collected child data clause do?

The clause states: “If we become aware that a Child's personal information has been collected outside of this separate experience for Children, we will delete this information in accordance with applicable law and terminate the Child's account.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 277 platforms. See the full comparison.

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