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Research Data Retained Only Until Study Objectives Met

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Medium Jul 21, 2026

The updated policy explicitly includes phone number as a type of device information that Indeed collects. Previously, the policy described device information as limited to IP address, device ID, and user agent. Additionally, the policy now states that Indeed relies on legitimate interests not only for keeping sites safe and secure, but also for 'improving our Sites and services', which broadens the stated basis for processing personal data. These changes formalize expanded data collection categories and processing justifications under the same legal framework.

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Salesforce Medium

We may retain your Personal Data for a period of time consistent with the original purpose of collection...or as long as required to fulfill our legal and/or regulatory obligations.

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Personal data collected for research purposes will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the objectives of the given study and comply with our legal obligations. Once the objective of the research is complete, personal data will be anonymized or securely deleted.

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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

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Indeed Privacy Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Indeed's Research Data Retained Only Until Study Objectives Met clause do?

The clause states: “Personal data collected for research purposes will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the objectives of the given study and comply with our legal obligations. Once the objective of the research is complete, personal data will be anonymized or securely deleted.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 275 platforms. See the full comparison.

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