# Why is Simkl asking for my birthday?

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).

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

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