Parental explicit consent + additional protection for children under 13; Game, education platform compatibility is critical.
Age threshold
- KVKK did not clearly state; 13 years practical.
- EU GDPR Art. 8 to 16 years; member state may reduce age to 13.
- USA COPPA — 13 years.
Explicit consent of the parent
- E-signature is recommended.
- Can be withdrawn.
Additional protection
- Ad profiling ban.
- Location information is off.
- Messaging is controlled.
Frequently asked
How to check age?
Date of birth + additional verification (card, document).
If there is an age lie?
Good faith protection + age determination procedure; It is not considered a violation.
Should parents also have an account on the education platform?
Recommended; Consent tracking becomes easier.
Relevant legislation
- KVKK no. 6698 article 12 — Data security obligation; notice of violation (art.12/5).
- KVKK no. 6698 article 14 — Right to compensation.
- KVKK no. 6698 article 18 — Administrative fine (up to 5 million TL).
- GDPR Art. 33-34 — 72-hour infringement notification on EU cross-border transfer.
- TCK art.135-136 — Unlawful recording/dissemination of personal data.
Legal notice: This article is for general information purposes; A meeting with a lawyer is required for a concrete case.