The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires that operators of websites or online services obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under the age of 13. Creating a clear and concise consent form is essential for compliance and helps build trust with parents. Below are three diverse examples of how to create a consent form for collecting children’s data under COPPA.
This form can be utilized by educational websites that collect information from children for the purpose of personalized learning experiences.
By filling out this form, parents provide consent for their child to participate in the online learning platform and agree to the terms outlined in the privacy policy.
<form action="/submit-consent" method="POST">
<h2>Parental Consent Form for Online Learning Platform</h2>
<p>Dear Parent/Guardian,</p>
<p>Please provide your consent for your child to use our online learning services.</p>
<label for="child_name">Child's Name:</label>
<input type="text" id="child_name" name="child_name" required>
<label for="child_age">Child's Age:</label>
<input type="number" id="child_age" name="child_age" required>
<label for="parent_name">Parent/Guardian Name:</label>
<input type="text" id="parent_name" name="parent_name" required>
<label for="email">Parent/Guardian Email:</label>
<input type="email" id="email" name="email" required>
<p>By signing below, you give consent for your child to use our services and collect necessary data as outlined in our <a href="/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a>.</p>
<label for="signature">Signature:</label>
<input type="text" id="signature" name="signature" required>
<button type="submit">Submit Consent</button>
</form>
This example is suitable for mobile applications aimed at children, where parents must verify their email address before granting consent.
This interactive form engages parents and ensures that consent is not only granted but also verified through an email process.
<form action="/verify-email" method="POST">
<h2>Parental Consent Form for Mobile App</h2>
<p>Dear Parent/Guardian,</p>
<p>Please fill in your details to provide consent for your child to use our mobile application.</p>
<label for="child_name">Child's Name:</label>
<input type="text" id="child_name" name="child_name" required>
<label for="parent_name">Parent/Guardian Name:</label>
<input type="text" id="parent_name" name="parent_name" required>
<label for="email">Parent/Guardian Email:</label>
<input type="email" id="email" name="email" required>
<p>After submitting, you will receive an email to verify your consent.</p>
<label for="signature">Signature:</label>
<input type="text" id="signature" name="signature" required>
<button type="submit">Submit Consent</button>
</form>
This form is designed for online gaming platforms that collect personal data for account creation and gameplay.
In addition to consent, this form provides parents with resources and information about online safety and data protection.
<form action="/submit-consent" method="POST">
<h2>Parental Consent Form for Online Gaming</h2>
<p>Dear Parent/Guardian,</p>
<p>To create an account for your child, please provide your consent to collect the necessary information.</p>
<label for="child_name">Child's Name:</label>
<input type="text" id="child_name" name="child_name" required>
<label for="parent_name">Parent/Guardian Name:</label>
<input type="text" id="parent_name" name="parent_name" required>
<label for="email">Parent/Guardian Email:</label>
<input type="email" id="email" name="email" required>
<p>By signing below, you consent to the information collection as detailed in our <a href="/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a>.</p>
<label for="signature">Signature:</label>
<input type="text" id="signature" name="signature" required>
<p>For more information about online safety, visit:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.staysafeonline.org">Stay Safe Online</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.netsmartz.org">NetSmartz</a></li>
</ul>
<button type="submit">Submit Consent</button>
</form>