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guggleet | 3 years ago

From the privacy policy:

> We may collect the following information from you in order to provide our Services:

> ....

> Your child’s first name;

> Your child’s age or birthday;

Why?

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mizzao|3 years ago

My co-founder handled the privacy policy so I've pinged him to provide a response. We'll get back to you as soon as possible!

EDIT: lynndotpy was right; it's required by law under COPPA if we have users under 13. It's the same reason that sites ask people for their age/birthday to check if they're under 13.

We want kids to be able to learn to cook too!

Kiro|3 years ago

Still don't understand the "Your child" part. Does COPPA require the parent to sign up on behalf of their kid or something?

lynndotpy|3 years ago

I believe because they're targeting users under 13. I also saw this and got very concerned, until I read the beginning but of the Privacy Policy.

I'd love a clarification, say, that they don't somehow do this for adult users of the app.

Alex3917|3 years ago

> I believe because they're targeting users under 13.

This. The average age of people who watch cooking shows is ~11.

JLCarveth|3 years ago

Makes it easier to sell your firstborn if they have that information already /s