How Does Roblox’s Text Filtering System Keep Kids Safe?
Roblox goes above and beyond to foster an environment where people of any age can create, play, learn, and imagine safely. We’ve kept children’s privacy and safety top-of-mind when designing our platform, especially through the implementation of advanced text filters that block inappropriate language or other unsafe content. Specifically, this text filter will automatically block swear words, personally-identifiable information (like an address or phone number), words associated with bullying and harassment, and any unrecognized text.
For example, if a child tries to share their address, our chat filter will prevent the message from sending. The child will see their blocked message show up as a series of “hash” marks (####) and receive a warning that their message was not sent. The other user(s) will never know that the child attempted to send a message. We further restrict access to social media links for young children, as well as mobile notifications (pop-ups).
Where Can I Find Roblox’s Privacy Policy?
You can find Roblox’s Privacy Policy here. It is also linked at the bottom of all pages on roblox.com
When does Roblox collect information from me?
Roblox might collect information from you in the following instances:
- If you apply for a job at Roblox via our corporate website
- When you sign up for a Roblox account
- When you choose to engage with the Roblox platform (i.e., make a purchase on Roblox) or send chat messages
For more details about what kind of information Roblox might collect in the instances above, visit sections 3, 4, and 5 of our Privacy Policy.
What Privacy Rights Do I Get Based On My Country of Residence?
In general, Roblox will honor the privacy rights offered in your jurisdiction.
If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), or if you live in Brazil, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, or in some of the states within the United States, we provide the following privacy protections:
- Right to be informed
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure/to be forgotten
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling
If you live in one of the countries mentioned above, visit section 15 of our Privacy Policy for more information.
How Do I Exercise My Privacy Rights if I am in a Jurisdiction that Offers Privacy Rights?
To exercise your privacy rights, follow the steps below:
- Visit the Roblox Support page
- Click the dropdown menu under Type of help category
- Select Data Privacy Requests
- Select the subcategory you’re interested in (i.e., Right to be Forgotten)
- Click Submit
Go here for more information on Roblox’s Privacy Policy.