Türkiye's Social Media Age Rules: No Personalised Ads to 15–17s
In short: Türkiye's new social-network regulation took effect on 1 November 2026. It requires age verification for new accounts, bars children under 15 from having accounts and prohibits personalised advertising to users aged 15 to 17. Existing accounts have until 31 March 2027 to complete verification. It is a Türkiye-specific rule, not a global Meta or Google Ads change. Advertisers targeting Turkish audiences should review age breakdowns, youth-focused creative and platform guidance.
- Effective 1 November 2026: age verification for new accounts and no accounts for under-15s.
- Personalised advertising is prohibited for users aged 15 to 17.
- Existing accounts have until 31 March 2027 to verify, so this is not an overnight shutdown.
- It applies to Türkiye only. Do not extend it to India or other markets.
What changed
Türkiye's social-network regulation took effect on 1 November 2026. Under it, new accounts need age verification, children under 15 cannot have social-media accounts, and personalised advertising is prohibited for users aged 15 to 17. Existing accounts have until 31 March 2027 to complete verification.
Why it matters to advertisers
Audience availability and ad personalisation rules vary by country. A campaign that targets Türkiye can be affected even if no setting in your ad account visibly changes, for example in age-based reach and in how you measure results.
What to review
- Country and age targeting in any campaign that reaches Türkiye.
- Youth-focused creative and offers. Check that they suit the new rules.
- Platform guidance. Meta, Google, TikTok and others will publish how they apply the rule. Follow their notices.
- Reporting. Watch age breakdowns and reach for changes after 1 November.
What it does not mean
This is a Türkiye-specific regulation, not a worldwide change to Meta or Google Ads. Do not assume the same rule applies in India or any other market. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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Sources
- Official Gazette of Türkiye · Resmî Gazete
Facts in this article come from the sources above, checked on 2 November 2026. Platform features roll out in phases, so check your own account before acting. We update this page when official details change.