What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes a crucial enhanced framework for protecting children's personal data online, recognising their particular vulnerability. Its core principle, "the best interests of the child," directly shapes how online services must operate.
Key provisions include a default requirement for parental consent for children under the age of 16 (with EU states allowed to lower this to 13). This ensures that information society services, like social media platforms or gaming apps, cannot lawfully process a child's data without verifying that a parent or guardian has authorised it.
Furthermore, GDPR mandates transparency. Privacy notices must be written in clear, plain language that a child can easily understand. It also enforces the principle of data minimisation, prohibiting the excessive collection of data from young users.
Crucially, GDPR grants children the "right to be forgotten," allowing for the deletion of personal data, a vital tool for mitigating youthful mistakes. By placing these specific obligations on data controllers, GDPR creates a much-needed safety net, ensuring that children's privacy is not an afterthought but a foundational element of digital service design.
GDPR Compliance
Tubara respects your privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.
Your Data Rights
Right to Access
Download all your data at any time from Settings → Privacy → Export Data
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
Delete your account and all associated data: Settings → Privacy → Delete Account
Right to Portability
Export your data in standard JSON format
Right to Object
Opt out of non-essential data processing at any time
How We Process Data
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Data Retention
- Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
- Deleted accounts: All data deleted within 30 days
- Backups: Purged within 90 days
International Transfers
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Questions?
Contact our Data Protection Officer: dpo@tubara.world