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The 30-day deletion rule provides a time-limited retention guarantee for biometric face data, but the safety and legal exceptions create conditions under which retention may extend indefinitely.
Your Face Data will generally be deleted within 30 days, but Hinge may retain it beyond that period if required by law or deemed necessary for safety and security purposes.
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We keep some data until you delete your Google Account, such as information about how often you use Gemini Apps.
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.
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.
"Face Data (if provided) is deleted within 30 days, unless continued retention is necessary to comply with an applicable legal obligation or to ensure the safety and security of our service and members...Excerpt from Hinge's Privacy Policy
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The 30-day deletion rule provides a time-limited retention guarantee for biometric face data, but the safety and legal exceptions create conditions under which retention may extend indefinitely.
Your Face Data will generally be deleted within 30 days, but Hinge may retain it beyond that period if required by law or deemed necessary for safety and security purposes.
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