Udemy's platform is not intended for users under 16, and Udemy states it will delete any data collected from children under that age if discovered.
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The age threshold of 16 (rather than 13, which COPPA requires) creates a more protective standard for minors in the U.S. and aligns with GDPR Article 8 requirements in the EU, but parents or guardians should be aware there is no verified age-gating mechanism described in the policy.
Interpretive note: The policy does not describe technical age-gating mechanisms, making the practical enforceability of this restriction uncertain and dependent on user self-reporting rather than verified compliance.
Removal of explicit children's privacy protections and age restriction (16+) disclosure reduces transparency about child data handling and removes direct contact information for privacy concerns.
View full change record →Users under 16 are not supposed to use Udemy, and data collected from such users should be deleted upon discovery; however, the policy does not describe technical age-verification measures, so the practical enforcement of this restriction depends on user self-reporting.
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"Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible. If you believe we have mistakenly collected information from a child under 16, please contact us at privacy@udemy.com.Excerpt from Udemy's Privacy Policy
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The age threshold of 16 (rather than 13, which COPPA requires) creates a more protective standard for minors in the U.S. and aligns with GDPR Article 8 requirements in the EU, but parents or guardians should be aware there is no verified age-gating mechanism described in the policy.
Users under 16 are not supposed to use Udemy, and data collected from such users should be deleted upon discovery; however, the policy does not describe technical age-verification measures, so the practical enforcement of this restriction depends on user self-reporting.
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