Does Niantic Kids cost money?

The amount and type of transaction depends on your location: In the US, this is a one-time charge for $1.00. This a payment and NOT a temporary authorization hold. The full amount of this charge is donated to charity by our identity verification provider SuperAwesome.

How does Niantic Kids work?

Parents can register with Niantic Kids to manage their child's privacy via the parent portal. Niantic Kids helps you review and approve your child's permissions before they can play and provides options to control the personal information shared in Pokémon GO.

Why does Niantic need my SSN?

Before we can create a Niantic Kids account for a child, we're required by law to get consent from the child's parent. We can't just take you at your word - the law requires “verified parental consent”, which means that we need to verify your identity before you can give consent for your child.

Is Niantic Kids the same as pokemon trainer club?

For a child to access Pokémon GO, create a Pokémon Trainer Club account for yourself (if you don't already have one), and, while logged in, add your child as a new child account, which you manage. Alternatively, the game's publisher, Niantic Inc., provides a different account system called Niantic Kids.

How to join Niantic Kids?

Tap on the Niantic Kids option to create a child account. Children will need to provide their parent's or legal guardian's email address so that we can get their permission before they can play the game. To learn more about the Niantic Kids platform and its parental controls, please visit our help center.

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What is a Niantic Kids account?

Niantic Kids is a login method for Niantic products designed to keep children's personal information secure whenever they access our games. Parents can register with Niantic Kids to manage their child's privacy via the parent portal.

Is Niantic Kids trusted?

A: Niantic Kids is powered by SuperAwesome's Kid Web Services (KWS) platform. SuperAwesome KWS is certified as COPPA-compliant by the kidSAFE Seal Program and is an ESRB Privacy Certified member in good standing.

Does Pokémon GO Trainer Club cost money?

There are no fees associated with creating or maintaining a Pokémon Trainer Club account. For more information on how to set up your free Pokémon Trainer Club account, please go to pokemon.com and click join now.

Is Pokémon GO safe for 10 year olds?

So, to answer the questions: no, you should not allow your kids to play Pokemon Go. However, kids aren't the most reasonable creatures. If they do throw off a temper, make sure that they stay inside while playing the game. Outside's fine, if it's just around the house.

What is the minimum age for Pokémon Trainer Club?

You can either set up an account by using your Google email address or by setting up a Pokemon Trainer account—both of which have a 13 age requirement. Are there any privacy settings/controls? The app doesn't currently offer any online chat facility.

How do I get rid of Niantic kids?

Does Niantic sell your data?

We share Anonymous Data with third parties for industry and market analysis. We may share Personal Data with our third-party publishing partners for their direct marketing purposes only if we have your express permission. We do not share Personal Data with any other third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Should I give my SSN online?

Don't Send Your SSN via an Electronic Device

The majority of such messages can be intercepted and read. Also, don't leave a voicemail that includes your SSN. If you need to contact someone and give them your number, it's best to do it in person.

Should I let my child play Pokémon GO?

It is important for parents talk to their child about risks of the game and agree rules around game play. Because the game encourages players to wander to unknown locations, parents should talk to their child about where they are happy for them to go while playing the game.

Why can't i create a Niantic Kids account?

Only children under the age of digital consent can create Niantic Kids used to log into our games.

What is the Pokemon app for 7 year olds?

Discover the fun activities throughout Pokémon Playhouse, an official Pokémon app for younger Pokémon fans from The Pokémon Company International. In Pokémon Playhouse, your child can interact with all kinds of cute Pokémon as they explore various locations, including a tower, lounge, and outdoor playground.

Can my 4 year old watch Pokémon?

Extremely entertaining series of series! Very kid friendly but some violence and scary scenes. Great messages about friendship and teamwork so I recommend children 5 and up can watch Pokemon!

Does Pokémon GO track you?

Like most GPS apps, Pokémon Go tracks all data related to your movement. Unlike apps such as Foursquare and Tinder, Pokémon Go may collect — among other things — your email address, IP address, the web page you were using before logging into Pokémon Go, your username and your location.

Can my 7 year old play Pokémon GO?

Before they can play Pokémon GO, you need to create a Niantic Kids account so you can approve your child's game and permission requests. Your child will not be able to access Pokémon GO until you approve the request via the Niantic Kids Parent Portal.

How do I activate my child's Pokémon GO account?

Is Pokémon good for my child?

Pokemon card games encourage critical thinking

If you're going to allow your child to collect the cards, it's worth challenging them to do what we never did and actually learn the critical thinking skills to play the game. Learning to deal with complex situations, even in a gamified scenario, is a valuable life skill.

What is Niantic kids password?

Accessing the Niantic Kids Parent Portal doesn't require a password. To access the parent portal and manage your child's account, visit this page and enter the email address you entered to give your child permission.

How do I transfer my Niantic kids to Trainer Club?

Pokémon Support

Log in to your Pokémon Trainer Club account. Select + Add a Child from the menu on the left. This will take you to the Verify Your Identity page. Please note: you are only required to verify your identity the first time you add a child.

Can Niantic kids have friends on Pokémon GO?

If your child logs into Pokémon GO using Niantic Kids or Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC), you can opt into enabling social features such as Friends, Gifting, and Trading and Trainer Battles for your child in either the Niantic Kids Parent Portal or Pokémon Trainer Club website.