We will never knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of thirteen, to remain consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998. To address COPPA, we will not permit children under age 18 to participate in The Auction Block's RP services. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but it is simply the easiest way to deal with the problem. We do not allow ANY members that are under 18 to join. However, if you are aware that your young child is using our service and would like their account terminated, please contact the community managers and the accounts will be terminated immediately:
What is COPPA?
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was signed into law on October 21, 1998 and is effective as of April 21, 2000. The purpose of COPPA is to regulate the online collection and use of personal information provided by and concerning children under the age of thirteen. On October 21, 1999, the Federal Trade Commission, pursuant to the requirements of COPPA, published final rules in the Federal Register implementing COPPA. The Rules set forth the specific manner in which entities are expected to comply with, and how the FTC will enforce, COPPA.
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