Age and Minor Safety
Age requirements, privacy defaults for younger athletes, and eligibility.
By Marie1 author4 articles
- Can I use Strava if I'm under the age of 16?Strava allows accounts starting at age 13, but athletes under 16 cannot upload heart rate data or receive heart rate analysis due to privacy laws today.
- How Does Strava Confirm My Age?Learn how Strava verifies your age using age assurance tools from Apple and Google, and how you can manage your age information as an athlete on Strava.
- Why is my Date of Birth Required on Strava?Find out why Strava requires your date of birth, including how it confirms your eligibility to use Strava and protects younger athletes on the platform.
- What Are My Privacy Control Defaults on Strava When I'm Under 18?See the default privacy settings that Strava applies when you're under 18, which cover your profile, activities, messaging, and other account controls.