Firstly, IANAL. This is solely based on what I’ve heard and what I could find in the last n minutes.
If you’re doing anything with children under the age of 13, you need to read up on and comply with COPPA.
From reading this page, here are some first steps: Data And Online Security Trends - What's Hot In 2026
- Make a custom Privacy Policy page at
/admin/site_contents/privacy_policy - Place it somewhere prominent with
/admin/site_contents/topand CSS - You also need to obtain ‘parental consent’. Consider making that part of your membership approval process.
- Consider forgoing advertising and GA, as that will make compliance easier
I would also consult with a lawyer, as this stuff may be hard to get right.
This is not feasible, the flagging dialogue automatically creates PMs.