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Data Retention Policy

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Why it matters

Your sensitive health data may remain on Fitbit's servers even after you stop using the service or delete your account, potentially for extended legal or business retention periods.

Consumer impact

Fitbit collects sensitive health and biometric data — including heart rate, sleep patterns, menstrual cycles, weight, and GPS location — and may share it with Google, third-party service providers, and health platforms. Users who link a Google Account are subject to Google's broader privacy practices, significantly expanding how their data may be used. You can review and delete your Fitbit data or request a data export through the Fitbit app under Account Settings.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    In the Fitbit app, go to your profile, tap Account, then Manage Account, and select Delete Account. Note that some data may be retained by Fitbit for legal purposes after deletion.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC can take action against companies that retain consumer data longer than disclosed or necessary, constituting an unfair or deceptive practice.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Fitbit Privacy Policy
Entity
Fitbit
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001454
Document ID
CA-D-00276
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Entity: Fitbit | Document: Fitbit Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001454
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:34:39 UTC | SHA-256: dc86a3e383b85330…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/fitbit/fitbit-privacy-policy/data-retention-policy/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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