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The provision defines Discord's operational retention obligations post-termination and creates a distinction between personal data subject to deletion and shared content that persists in the service. This structure addresses the technical challenge of removing user data from a platform where that data has been distributed to other users.
Users' personal data will be deleted within 30 days of account termination, but content shared with others through Direct Messages, channel posts, or public interactions remains accessible to those users. Content removal does not extend to information already distributed to other account holders.
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If you follow the instructions here, your account will be deactivated and your data will be queued for deletion. When deactivated, your X account, including your display name, username, and public profile, will no longer be viewable on X.com, X for iOS, and X for Android. For up to 30 days after dea...
When you delete your account, your profile is no longer visible to other users and disassociated from content you posted under that account. Please note, however, that the posts, comments, and messages you submitted prior to deleting your account will still be visible to others unless you first dele...
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"We generally retain personal data for as long as it is needed for the purposes for which it was collected, and as needed to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect Discord's legal rights. After you have terminated your use of our services, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except: Information you have shared with others (e.g., through Direct Messages, channel posts, or interactions with other users' content) may remain visible to others after you terminate your account.— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Privacy Policy
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The provision defines Discord's operational retention obligations post-termination and creates a distinction between personal data subject to deletion and shared content that persists in the service. This structure addresses the technical challenge of removing user data from a platform where that data has been distributed to other users.
Users' personal data will be deleted within 30 days of account termination, but content shared with others through Direct Messages, channel posts, or public interactions remains accessible to those users. Content removal does not extend to information already distributed to other account holders.
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