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Data Retention Policy

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What it is

Glean retains Personal Information for the duration necessary to fulfill the business purposes of collection and to meet legal, accounting, and dispute resolution obligations, with retention periods determined by sensitivity, risk, and applicable legal requirements.

This analysis describes what Glean'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The retention policy does not specify fixed retention periods for any data category, relying instead on purpose-based and obligation-based standards, which may require supplemental documentation to satisfy GDPR's storage limitation principle and CCPA's reasonable retention requirements.

Interpretive note: The absence of specific retention periods for each data category means operational compliance depends on undisclosed internal retention schedules, which cannot be assessed from this document alone.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Personal Information is retained on a purpose-based basis without stated fixed timelines; individuals exercising deletion rights should note that retention may continue where required for legal obligations, dispute resolution, or asset protection, as enumerated in the exemptions.

How other platforms handle this

Affirm Medium

Affirm will retain your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and any applicable state or federal law, rule or regulation.

Palantir Medium

We collect and keep personal data only as needed or allowed for the purposes set out in this Statement, based on the reason we collected the personal data in the first instance and what is permitted under the laws that apply to the processing.

Mistral AI Medium

Mistral AI shall retain the Customer Exportable Data and Assets for a period of thirty (30) days from the earlier between (a) the expiration of the Transitional Period or (b) Customer's notification under Section 2.2.2 (b) of these Additional Terms.

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We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the legitimate business purposes for which it was collected, or as required to meet legal, accounting, reporting or other business obligations; resolve disputes; protect assets; and enforce agreements. In determining retention periods, we consider the nature and sensitivity of the information, the risk of unauthorized use or disclosure, whether purposes can be achieved through other means, and applicable legal requirements.

Excerpt from Glean's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR's storage limitation principle, CCPA's reasonableness standard for retention, and LGPD's requirements for processing necessity.

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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
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

Provision details

Document information
Document
Glean Privacy Policy
Entity
Glean
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004387
Document ID
CA-D-00505
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 08:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Glean
Document: Glean Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-004387
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:12:17 UTC
SHA-256: 6f01b253c1c086bf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/glean/glean-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-004387/data-retention-policy/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Glean's Data Retention Policy clause do?

The retention policy does not specify fixed retention periods for any data category, relying instead on purpose-based and obligation-based standards, which may require supplemental documentation to satisfy GDPR's storage limitation principle and CCPA's reasonable retention requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Personal Information is retained on a purpose-based basis without stated fixed timelines; individuals exercising deletion rights should note that retention may continue where required for legal obligations, dispute resolution, or asset protection, as enumerated in the exemptions.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 274 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Glean?

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