Why is Simkl asking for my birthday?

Simkl's Terms of Service requires people to be over a minimum age to access the app or website.

When you sign up or update your Simkl profile, you’ll notice a field requesting your date of birth.

Here’s why we collect that information—and how it helps keep our community safe and compliant with local regulations.

Age Verification & Legal Compliance

Minimum Age Requirements Simkl’s Terms of Service mandate that users meet minimum age limits before accessing certain content. These rules vary by country/region:
- General Rule (All Other Countries): Users must be 13 years or older.
- Asia:
  - South Korea: 14+
  - Vietnam: 15+
- Europe:
  - Austria, Cyprus, Italy, Lithuania, Spain: 14+
  - Czech Republic, France, Greece, Serbia: 15+
  - Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia: 16+
- Caribbean: Aruba, Caribbean Netherlands, Curaçao, Sint Maarten: 16+
- South America: Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela: 14+
Why It Matters
- Ensures that minors are not exposed to age-restricted or potentially sensitive content.
- Helps Simkl comply with international privacy and children’s online-protection laws (e.g., COPPA in the U.S., GDPR in Europe).

We do this to keep our users safe and ensure they don't encounter material that's not appropriate for them.

Thanks for helping us keep Simkl a safe, enjoyable place for everyone—no matter where in the world you call home!

If you have any further questions about privacy or age requirements, feel free to reach out to our.

Last updated 20 hours ago

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