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The retention period is bounded by necessity and user instruction but contains a broad carve-out allowing longer retention whenever law requires or permits it, which may extend retention beyond the user's expectation.
MetaMask will keep your Personal Information for the period necessary for stated purposes or as you instruct, but may retain it longer if required or permitted by law.
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The retention period is bounded by necessity and user instruction but contains a broad carve-out allowing longer retention whenever law requires or permits it, which may extend retention beyond the user's expectation.
MetaMask will keep your Personal Information for the period necessary for stated purposes or as you instruct, but may retain it longer if required or permitted by law.
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