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Data Retention Policy

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What it is

Amplitude keeps your personal data for as long as it needs to for business and legal purposes, then deletes or anonymizes it.

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This analysis describes what Amplitude's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The retention period is not specified with precision, meaning data could be held for extended periods without a defined endpoint tied to your specific relationship with Amplitude.

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Interpretive note: Retention periods for specific data categories are not enumerated, making it unclear how long any particular type of personal information will be held.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The policy does not specify fixed retention periods for most data categories, which means Amplitude may retain your personal information for an indeterminate duration based on broad business justifications.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Email privacy@amplitude.com to request deletion of your personal information. Provide enough detail to identify your account or data so the request can be processed.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

Further, you may take legal actions in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your Personal Information, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data prot...

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We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need to retain personal information, we will delete or anonymize it.

Excerpt from Amplitude's Privacy Notice

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR's data minimization and storage limitation principles require that personal data be kept no longer than necessary for the specified purpose.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Amplitude Privacy Notice
Entity
Amplitude
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010289
Document ID
CA-D-00702
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6d5b4ccf519965585d20703446d8ef745708964ae5cb005295829dcfe75e2ac7
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 14:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Amplitude
Document: Amplitude Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-010289
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:29:58 UTC
SHA-256: 6d5b4ccf51996558…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amplitude/amplitude-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-010289/data-retention-policy/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amplitude's Data Retention Policy clause do?

The retention period is not specified with precision, meaning data could be held for extended periods without a defined endpoint tied to your specific relationship with Amplitude.

How does this clause affect you?

The policy does not specify fixed retention periods for most data categories, which means Amplitude may retain your personal information for an indeterminate duration based on broad business justifications.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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