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Termination and Data Deletion

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What it is

The agreement establishes that data deletion occurs within 30 days of termination for cause upon Customer request, or upon workspace deletion. Customer-requested early deletion is available in writing. Linear may delete User Submissions and User Information for inactive Free Version accounts after one year of non-use.

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This analysis describes what Linear'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)

This provision establishes that data deletion following termination is not automatic but is triggered by Customer request or workspace deletion, and is subject to a 30-day processing period. Customers seeking earlier deletion must submit a written request. Free Version account data may be deleted after one year of inactivity without a Customer-initiated termination.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, User Information and User Submissions are deleted within 30 days of termination for cause upon Customer request, or upon workspace deletion. Customers wishing to delete data before the 30-day period must request earlier deletion in writing. Data associated with Free Version accounts unused for one year or more may be deleted by Linear.

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
    Within 30 days
    Submit a written request for deletion of User Information and User Submissions to hello@linear.app following termination of the Agreement, or delete your workspace directly within the Service. For earlier deletion, submit a written request to the same address before the 30-day period expires.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If Customer terminates this Agreement because of Linear's uncured breach, Linear will refund any unused, prepaid Fees for the remainder of the then-current Subscription Period. If Linear terminates this Agreement because of Customer's uncured breach, Customer will pay any unpaid Fees covering the remainder of the then-current Subscription Period after the effective date of termination, if any. Within thirty (30) days of termination of this Agreement for cause, upon Customer's request following termination, or if Customer deletes its workspace within the Service, Linear will delete Customer's User Information, including passwords and all related information, files, and User Submissions, unless Customer requests an earlier deletion in writing. Linear may delete all User Submissions or User Information if Customer maintains an account in the Free Version but such account is not used for a period of one (1) year or more.

Excerpt from Linear's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The data deletion provision engages GDPR Article 17 right to erasure obligations for EU-based Customers, CCPA deletion rights for California Customers, and applicable data retention requirements in regulated industries.

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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
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Linear Terms of Service
Entity
Linear
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074259
Document ID
CA-D-00549
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9cca26e0a660105ad1c14c40d507c56845e5f2be3994628be16f6f9a072e318f
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 14:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Linear
Document: Linear Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-074259
Captured: 2026-07-12 14:58:38 UTC
SHA-256: 9cca26e0a660105a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linear/linear-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-074259/termination-and-data-deletion/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Linear's Termination and Data Deletion clause do?

This provision establishes that data deletion following termination is not automatic but is triggered by Customer request or workspace deletion, and is subject to a 30-day processing period. Customers seeking earlier deletion must submit a written request. Free Version account data may be deleted after one year of inactivity without a Customer-initiated termination.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, User Information and User Submissions are deleted within 30 days of termination for cause upon Customer request, or upon workspace deletion. Customers wishing to delete data before the 30-day period must request earlier deletion in writing. Data associated with Free Version accounts unused for one year or more may be deleted by Linear.

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