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This clause sets a ceiling on how long Meta may hold Event Data, which bounds the period during which that data can be used for the purposes permitted under the Terms.
Interpretive note: The clause uses 'may retain,' which establishes a permissive ceiling rather than a mandatory retention period. The primary proposition is the two-year maximum.
Meta is permitted to retain Event Data for up to two years; the Terms do not guarantee earlier deletion.
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This clause sets a ceiling on how long Meta may hold Event Data, which bounds the period during which that data can be used for the purposes permitted under the Terms.
Meta is permitted to retain Event Data for up to two years; the Terms do not guarantee earlier deletion.
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