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The updated policy states that Medium and its vendors may scan, analyze, and review your content, messages, AI interactions, and associated metadata. Data sharing now explicitly includes information you submitted or posted through the service, extending beyond infrastructure support to machine learning model training and improvement. The policy does not indicate an opt-out mechanism or granular user control over this specific use of content.
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your measurement data regarding your sleep, readiness, and activity is stored only so long as your Oura account is active.
We keep some data until you delete your Google Account, such as information about how often you use Gemini Apps.
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.
"We store personal data associated with your account for as long as your account remains active.Excerpt from Medium's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “We store personal data associated with your account for as long as your account remains active.”
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