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American Airlines may hold personal data for up to seven years after a customer relationship ends, which is a substantial retention window affecting how long your information remains in American Airlines' systems.
Interpretive note: The word 'generally' in the clause signals that the seven-year period is a standard practice, not an absolute ceiling. The canonical claim preserves this qualifier but does not speculate on what exceptions may apply.
Your personal information related to American Airlines' Travel Services or Program Services may be retained for up to seven years after you complete travel or terminate your membership.
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We will promptly destroy personal information at the end of the retention period, as described above. When we destroy personal information, we do so in a way that prevents that information from being restored or reconstructed.
We will retain your Data for as long as necessary: (i) to achieve the purposes as set out in this Policy; (ii) as required by applicable laws and regulations, including any mandated retention periods...
At the end of the retention period, personal information will be deleted, destroyed, or deidentified.
"We generally retain personal information related to your use of our Travel Services or Program Services for up to seven years after you complete your travel or terminate your membership with us.Excerpt from American Airlines's Privacy Policy
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American Airlines may hold personal data for up to seven years after a customer relationship ends, which is a substantial retention window affecting how long your information remains in American Airlines' systems.
Your personal information related to American Airlines' Travel Services or Program Services may be retained for up to seven years after you complete travel or terminate your membership.
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