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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.
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If you decide to delete your Profile, it will no longer be visible to other Grindr users and your personal information will generally be deleted within 28 days.
If you delete your account, we aim to delete your personal information from our servers within 30 days.
To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of the information...
"barring legal requirements, we will delete your full profile (within reason) within 30 days.Excerpt from Fly.io's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “barring legal requirements, we will delete your full profile (within reason) within 30 days.”
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