Is it legal for Google to ask for your birthday?

But here's what Google support says: “When you sign up for a Google Account, you may be asked to add your birthday. Knowing your birthday helps us use age-appropriate settings for your account. For example, minors may see a warning when we think they've found a site they may not want to see.”

Can I refuse to give Google my birthday?

Select "Birthday" and under "Choose who can see your birthday," choose "Only you." The procedure is the same on a mobile device, except that you have to start by tapping the Google app icon.

How do I get Google to stop asking for my birthday?

Why does Google need my birthday to comply with the law 2021?

You're probably not the only one. If Google or YouTube has asked you for your birthday lately, it's because they're trying to protect certain age groups. In 2019, Google broke COPPA, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and had to pay a record $170 million in fines.

Should I give my real birthday to Gmail?

It is a bad idea to use your birth date in your email address. Forward your old address to your new one. That way you will still get emails from your old address. You can change accounts you need to change and sign up for new things going forward.

How to verify your birthday on YouTube and Google

Why is Google verifying my age?

Whilst we currently don't ask for a credit card during sign up, verifying your age through a small credit card transaction is one way to confirm that you meet our age requirements in case your account was disabled after you have entered a birthday indicating you are not old enough to have a Google Account.

Does Google know my age?

By clicking a link from a Google account's settings page, users can see what Google thinks it knows about them. Google predicts users' age, gender, marital status, income, and personal interests.

How do I change my age on Google if I'm 13?

Why is Google asking for my birthday?

But here's what Google support says: “When you sign up for a Google Account, you may be asked to add your birthday. Knowing your birthday helps us use age-appropriate settings for your account. For example, minors may see a warning when we think they've found a site they may not want to see.”

Can a 12 year old have Instagram?

Instagram requires everyone to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account (in some jurisdictions, this age limit may be higher). Accounts that represent someone under the age of 13 must clearly state in the account's bio that the account is managed by a parent or manager.

Can you have a YouTube account under 13?

What are the rules? YouTube doesn't allow children under the age of 13 to create their own channels or accounts, and children between ages 13 and 17 are only allowed to open them with parental permission.

Does Google spy on us?

Patent applications from Amazon and Google revealed how their Alexa and Voice Assistant powered smart speakers are 'spying' on you. The study warns of an Orwellian future in which the gadgets eavesdrop on everything from confidential conversations to your toilet flushing habits.

Does Google sell your data to the government?

“We never sell people's personal information and all ad buyers using our systems are subject to stringent policies and standards, including restrictions on the use and retention of information they receive,” Mark Isakowitz, Google's vice president of government affairs and public policy, said in the letter.

Are you listening to me Google?

If you have a certain setting enabled on your Android phone, saying "OK Google" or "Hey Google" will cause it to listen for a command. Before you say this wake phrase, your phone is listening for the keywords, but is not recording everything you say and uploading it to Google.

Will Google delete my account if I don't verify my age?

If you choose not to set up supervision or verify you're old enough to manage your account within 14 days, your account will be disabled and your account information will be deleted after 30 days.

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Is verifying age on YouTube safe?

So in conclusion, the YouTube age verification request is nothing to worry about as it is merely the streaming platform conforming to laws as per the European Union's Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD). Just comply with the process once for a lifetime of obstruction-free video streaming.

Can the FBI see my Google searches?

Under the new House amendment, called the Lofgren-Davidson amendment, the FBI would first have to obtain a warrant before accessing a citizen's Web browsing and search information.

Does TikTok sell your data?

Although TikTok promises not to sell your personal information to third parties, it maintains the right to share the info it gathers within its platform for business purposes.

Does Google report illegal searches?

Does Google report illegal searches? No, but it has algorithms in place to prevent you from seeing the results of illegal internet searches.

Is Siri a spy?

In many cases Siri needs to connect to Apple's servers in order to carry out your enquiry, the request can't be carried out 'on device'. Apple claims that this information is anonymous but that's not completely true because it does need some associated data, such as your location, too give an accurate response.

Is Alexa spying?

No, Alexa does not record all your conversations — just some of them. According to Amazon, Alexa records what you say only after the Echo or Alexa-enabled device detects your wake word. Then — or after you press your device's action button — Alexa starts recording your request, sending it up to Amazon's cloud.

Can you make Google Home swear?

And yes, you can make it cuss. Google engineers put Google Home smart speakers through a battery of tests to get the best sound possible from the small devices.

Is it illegal for an 11 year old to have a YouTube channel?

Officially, YouTube forbids children under the age of 13 from creating their own accounts, and children between ages 13 and 17 are only allowed to open accounts with parental permission. Of course, these rules don't say anything about parents opening an account for their child; this is allowed.

Who is the youngest Youtuber?

1. Ryan's World. Ryan Kaji is the youngest major YouTube content creator!