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FTC: Complying with COPPA Frequently Asked Questions
Documents COPPA scope for children under 13, actual knowledge, directed-to-children services, neutral age screening, and limits on relying on age information.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age gate | Choose age gate when age or age band controls whether content, features, data collection, contact, commerce, or personalization is available. | The gate appears before restricted content, restricted actions, or child-data collection are exposed. | Supports neutral age screening, under-13 scope, directed-to-children and actual-knowledge distinctions, and limits of declared age. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Federal Trade Commission. Last checked: .