Hello, we get in touch as we need some guidance from Apple regarding age verification for minors in our app.
Our app supports iOS 17 and above.
The Declared Age Range API is available only starting on iOS 26, but we must comply with legal requirements (e.g., Texas SB 2420) and ensure that minor users cannot access certain sections of the app, regardless of the version of the operating system.
Our question:
What is the correct and Apple-approved approach for handling age verification and restricting access for minor users on iOS versions prior to 26, given that the Declared Age Range API is not available on those systems?
We want to ensure that our implementation aligns with the regulations, the App Store Review Guidelines and platform expectations.