Why are Youth on Course members asked to take a selfie for age verification? Is that safe?
Selfies are used as a fast, low-friction way to estimate age and reduce the need for document uploads.
Selfie-based age estimation allows Youth on Course members to verify their age quickly without needing to upload documents in most cases.
This method:
- Minimizes the need to share sensitive documents
- Provides a faster, easier experience for members
- Reduces friction for families
If the system cannot confidently verify age, it may request an ID as a backup.
Selfie images are:
- Processed securely
- Not publicly visible
- Used only for verification, fraud prevention, and account protection