DeepL keeps your data for as long as needed for the stated purpose or as required by law, and deletes it after your account is closed within a reasonable timeframe.
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This provision establishes the operational framework for data lifecycle management, defining retention periods tied to purpose necessity and legal requirements rather than indefinite storage. It creates a procedural obligation for deletion or anonymization upon account termination.
The updated terms establish explicit procedures for three new account-based storage and processing features. Translation Memories allow users to store source and target language segments for reuse; Translation Memory Generation processes uploaded document pairs to generate Translation Memories, then deletes the source documents immediately; and Adaptive Translation uses stored Translation Memories and reference documents to customize translations, with numeric representations (embeddings) calculated and stored in the user's account. The policy states that all content and embeddings are used only within the user's own account, never shared with other customers, and never used to train or improve DeepL's models. The policy specifies GDPR Article 6(1)(b) as the legal basis for processing (contract performance). You can deactivate Adaptive Translation in the relevant Style Profile at any time.
View change record →DeepL retains your personal data indefinitely while your account is active and for an unspecified 'reasonable period' after account closure — users cannot determine a precise deletion date without contacting DeepL directly.
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(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Data retention is governed by GDPR Art.
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This provision establishes the operational framework for data lifecycle management, defining retention periods tied to purpose necessity and legal requirements rather than indefinite storage. It creates a procedural obligation for deletion or anonymization upon account termination.
DeepL retains your personal data indefinitely while your account is active and for an unspecified 'reasonable period' after account closure — users cannot determine a precise deletion date without contacting DeepL directly.
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