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The clause operationalizes data deletion procedures while establishing exceptions that permit retention in specific circumstances, defining the scope and duration of data persistence after account termination.
Users who delete their Fitbit account authorize the company to retain personal data in backup systems for a limited period and to maintain data where legal requirements or business purposes apply, meaning complete data removal is not immediate or absolute.
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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...
We store information until it is no longer necessary to provide our services and WhatsApp Products, or until your account is deleted or becomes inactive, whichever comes first. This is a case-by-case determination that depends on things like the nature of the information, why it is collected and pro...
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"When you delete your Fitbit account, we delete your personal data, but please note that we may retain certain data where required by law or legitimate business purposes, and that some data may remain in backup systems for a limited period after deletion.— Excerpt from Fitbit's Fitbit Privacy Policy
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The clause operationalizes data deletion procedures while establishing exceptions that permit retention in specific circumstances, defining the scope and duration of data persistence after account termination.
Users who delete their Fitbit account authorize the company to retain personal data in backup systems for a limited period and to maintain data where legal requirements or business purposes apply, meaning complete data removal is not immediate or absolute.
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