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This provision establishes Garmin's data retention framework by conditioning retention duration on service delivery needs and legal/contractual requirements rather than establishing fixed deletion timelines. The operational significance is that retention periods are determined by multiple institutional purposes beyond the primary service provision.
Users' personal data remains in Garmin's systems according to retention periods tied to service necessity and legal compliance obligations rather than user request alone. The terms authorize retention for dispute resolution and agreement enforcement purposes, extending data lifecycle beyond active service use.
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This provision establishes Garmin's data retention framework by conditioning retention duration on service delivery needs and legal/contractual requirements rather than establishing fixed deletion timelines. The operational significance is that retention periods are determined by multiple institutional purposes beyond the primary service provision.
Users' personal data remains in Garmin's systems according to retention periods tied to service necessity and legal compliance obligations rather than user request alone. The terms authorize retention for dispute resolution and agreement enforcement purposes, extending data lifecycle beyond active service use.
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