Official statement
Interstitials displayed for legal reasons (such as age verification or professional health status) are not penalized by Google. Only intrusive interstitials without legal justification pose a problem.
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TL;DR
Google does not penalize legal interstitials such as age verification. Intrusive interstitials without justification are problematic. Check your interstitials to avoid penalties.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Qu'est-ce qu'un interstitiel légal selon Google ?
Il s'agit d'un interstitiel requis par la loi, tel que la vérification d'âge ou de statut professionnel médical.
Les interstitiels légaux sont-ils vraiment sans impact ?
Selon Google, ces interstitiels ne sont pas pénalisés s'ils sont justifiés légalement.
Que pourrais-je risquer en utilisant des interstitiels intrusifs ?
Vous pourriez subir une pénalité SEO affectant votre classement sur Google.
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