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If you close your account, we will delete your account data within 180 days...
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"If you delete your account, we will use reasonable efforts to remove your Content from Bluesky, in accordance with applicable laws and with our Privacy Policy.Excerpt from Bluesky's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If you delete your account, we will use reasonable efforts to remove your Content from Bluesky, in accordance with applicable laws and with our Privacy Policy.”
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