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Children's Privacy and Age Restriction

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What it is

Wix does not intentionally collect data from children under 13 (or 16 in some countries), and will delete such data if discovered.

This analysis describes what Wix's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

If a minor uses Wix without parental knowledge, any data collected may be subject to enhanced deletion obligations, but the burden of identifying and reporting the account falls largely on the parent or guardian.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Wix's services are not designed for children under 13 or 16, and parents who discover a child has created a Wix account should contact Wix to request data deletion, as Wix commits to removing such data upon notification.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    If you believe a child under 13 (or 16 in your jurisdiction) has created a Wix account, email privacy@wix.com with details. Wix states it will delete such data upon notification.

How other platforms handle this

Figma Medium

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information. In some juris...

ElevenLabs Medium

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Waze Medium

The Waze App is not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, which may be higher, such as 16 in certain EU member states). If we become aware that we have collected...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under the age of 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in applicable jurisdictions). If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

— Excerpt from Wix's Wix Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the US, which requires verifiable parental consent before collecting personal data from children under 13, enforced by the FTC. In the EU, GDPR Article 8 sets the consent age at 16 by default, with member states permitted to lower it to 13; the policy's reference to 16 in certain jurisdictions reflects this variance. The UK GDPR and the Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) impose additional obligations for services likely to be accessed by children. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. Wix's services are general-purpose and not primarily directed at children, reducing direct COPPA exposure. However, the open-access nature of website-building tools and the ability to create publicly visible websites means minors may use the platform, and any operator-created sites targeting minors would create independent COPPA obligations for those Wix business users. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: US operators using Wix to build sites targeting children under 13 face direct COPPA obligations. EU member states with a minimum age below 16 may affect the threshold applicable to EU child users. UK operators building sites likely to be accessed by children must comply with the ICO's Children's Code regardless of Wix's own age threshold. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Businesses using Wix to operate services directed at or likely to attract minors should assess whether Wix's data processing practices are compatible with COPPA and GDPR Article 8 obligations, and whether a specific DPA addendum addressing child data is required. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations operating Wix-hosted sites that may attract minors should implement age-gate mechanisms, review their own COPPA compliance posture, and confirm that any data collected from users identified as minors is handled in accordance with applicable law, including notification to Wix as data processor.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces COPPA regarding collection of personal information from children under 13 by online service providers.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Wix Privacy Policy
Entity
Wix
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008901
Document ID
CA-D-00567
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
89247c88a0a67aa5e430eb5cf5236dd51a1b5d858110934ffd3f2a5cd89997fd
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 00:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Wix
Document: Wix Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008901
Captured: 2026-05-08 00:30:11 UTC
SHA-256: 89247c88a0a67aa5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/wix/wix-privacy-policy/childrens-privacy-and-age-restriction/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wix's Children's Privacy and Age Restriction clause do?

If a minor uses Wix without parental knowledge, any data collected may be subject to enhanced deletion obligations, but the burden of identifying and reporting the account falls largely on the parent or guardian.

How does this clause affect you?

Wix's services are not designed for children under 13 or 16, and parents who discover a child has created a Wix account should contact Wix to request data deletion, as Wix commits to removing such data upon notification.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 9 platforms. See the full comparison.

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