Why does my junior's profile require a guardian email if they are under 13 years of age?

Per the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), golfers designated as minors (under 13 years of age) will not be able to provide an email address, create a digital profile, or directly access GHIN Golf Products (Kiosk, GHIN Mobile App, GHIN.com). A minor’s profile must be linked to a guardian who can access the products and post on their behalf. 

The guardian email may continue to be attatched past the juniors 13th birthday if the guardian would like to keep the profile or it may be removed.