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Data Retention Policy

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What it is

Gemini retains your personal data for a period of time after your account is closed or your relationship with Gemini ends, as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

This analysis describes what Gemini's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Understanding how long your data is retained is important, particularly given the sensitivity of the financial and identity data Gemini collects and the regulatory requirements that mandate retention of financial records.

Interpretive note: The full content of the retention section was not rendered in the provided document, creating significant uncertainty about the specific retention periods and criteria Gemini applies.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data, including identity documents and transaction records, will be retained by Gemini for a period following account closure, driven primarily by AML, tax, and financial regulatory requirements that require multi-year record retention. You may not be able to fully delete your data even after closing your account.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    To request information about retention periods applicable to your data or to submit a deletion request for data not subject to regulatory retention obligations, contact Gemini's privacy team at privacy@gemini.com or through the privacy rights mechanism described in Section 7 of the policy.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

Further, you may take legal actions in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your Personal Information, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data prot...

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9. Retention

Excerpt from Gemini's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Retention obligations for a digital asset exchange are primarily driven by BSA/AML requirements (FinCEN regulations requiring 5-year retention of certain transaction records), IRS reporting obligations, and OFAC compliance documentation.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Gemini Privacy Policy
Entity
Gemini
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000556
Document ID
CA-D-00067
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
100a5b1c02d6dd78c2be125f4f4d6074785a36e4af75420f7de76e75657b03e7
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 05:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Gemini
Document: Gemini Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000556
Captured: 2026-05-08 05:01:43 UTC
SHA-256: 100a5b1c02d6dd78…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/gemini/gemini-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-000556/data-retention-policy/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gemini's Data Retention Policy clause do?

Understanding how long your data is retained is important, particularly given the sensitivity of the financial and identity data Gemini collects and the regulatory requirements that mandate retention of financial records.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal data, including identity documents and transaction records, will be retained by Gemini for a period following account closure, driven primarily by AML, tax, and financial regulatory requirements that require multi-year record retention. You may not be able to fully delete your data even after closing your account.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Gemini?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Gemini.