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Absent any user-initiated deletion request, account information is retained without any time limit, meaning data persists through extended periods of inactivity.
The updated policy now explicitly discloses that Fly.io uses third-party fraud-prevention services that collect device and browser signals (such as device identifiers and browser fingerprints) when you create an account or sign in. The policy states this data collection is mandatory and cannot be opted out of, distinguishing it from analytics collection, which remains optional. The company asserts its legal basis is its legitimate interest in protecting the platform and its users.
View change record →Your account information will be held indefinitely; deletion only occurs if you take affirmative action to delete your account.
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"we don't automatically delete inactive user accounts, so unless you choose to delete your account, we will retain your account information indefinitely.Excerpt from Fly.io's Privacy Policy
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Absent any user-initiated deletion request, account information is retained without any time limit, meaning data persists through extended periods of inactivity.
Your account information will be held indefinitely; deletion only occurs if you take affirmative action to delete your account.
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