Databricks keeps your personal data for as long as they think they need it for their purposes or legal obligations, without specifying exact timeframes for different types of data.
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This clause operationalizes Databricks' retention obligations by establishing the criteria and decision-making framework that governs how long personal data remains in the company's systems. It creates a standard tied to purpose fulfillment and regulatory compliance rather than indefinite retention or user-directed deletion timelines.
Databricks does not commit to specific retention periods for different categories of personal data, meaning your contact details, behavioral data, and other personal information could be held for extended periods; EU/UK residents can submit a deletion request to accelerate data removal by contacting privacy@databricks.com.
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Affirm will retain your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and any applicable state or federal law, rule or regulation.
We collect and keep personal data only as needed or allowed for the purposes set out in this Statement, based on the reason we collected the personal data in the first instance and what is permitted under the laws that apply to the processing.
Mistral AI shall retain the Customer Exportable Data and Assets for a period of thirty (30) days from the earlier between (a) the expiration of the Transitional Period or (b) Customer's notification under Section 2.2.2 (b) of these Additional Terms.
"We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the personal information and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.Excerpt from Databricks's Privacy Notice
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Data retention is governed by GDPR Art.
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This clause operationalizes Databricks' retention obligations by establishing the criteria and decision-making framework that governs how long personal data remains in the company's systems. It creates a standard tied to purpose fulfillment and regulatory compliance rather than indefinite retention or user-directed deletion timelines.
Databricks does not commit to specific retention periods for different categories of personal data, meaning your contact details, behavioral data, and other personal information could be held for extended periods; EU/UK residents can submit a deletion request to accelerate data removal by contacting privacy@databricks.com.
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