Glean keeps your data as long as needed for the service. When an enterprise contract ends, Glean will delete or return the employer's data, as specified in the contract.
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
Retention timelines and post-termination deletion are critical for enterprise data governance, particularly where workplace searches include sensitive business information or personal employee data.
Interpretive note: Specific retention periods were not confirmed from the truncated document; the characterization reflects standard enterprise SaaS data retention disclosure practices and GDPR processor obligations.
Employee data processed by Glean will be retained for the duration of the enterprise deployment and should be deleted or returned when the employer's contract ends, though the specific timeline and mechanism depend on the individual contract terms.
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"We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Upon termination of an enterprise customer agreement, we will delete or return customer data in accordance with the terms of the applicable data processing agreement.Excerpt from Glean's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 5(1)(e) requires personal data to be kept no longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected (storage limitation).
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Retention timelines and post-termination deletion are critical for enterprise data governance, particularly where workplace searches include sensitive business information or personal employee data.
Employee data processed by Glean will be retained for the duration of the enterprise deployment and should be deleted or returned when the employer's contract ends, though the specific timeline and mechanism depend on the individual contract terms.
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