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This provision establishes the operational scope and duration of data retention by defining retention triggers (contract performance and legal compliance) and creates a mechanism for users to initiate account deletion while preserving Airbnb's obligation to maintain records for regulatory and legal purposes.
Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal information, but Airbnb's retention obligations continue to the extent required by applicable law. The terms authorize ongoing data maintenance for legal compliance purposes independent of user account status.
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"We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary for the performance of the contract between you and us and to comply with our legal obligations. If you no longer want us to use your information to provide the Airbnb Platform to you, you can request that we delete your personal information and close your account. However, we may retain and use your personal information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations.— Excerpt from Airbnb's Airbnb Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes the operational scope and duration of data retention by defining retention triggers (contract performance and legal compliance) and creates a mechanism for users to initiate account deletion while preserving Airbnb's obligation to maintain records for regulatory and legal purposes.
Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal information, but Airbnb's retention obligations continue to the extent required by applicable law. The terms authorize ongoing data maintenance for legal compliance purposes independent of user account status.
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