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Indefinite or open-ended retention periods make it difficult for consumers to know when their data will be deleted, and regulators in the EU and California require retention periods to be proportionate and disclosed.
The policy states that Minecraft collects account identifiers, gameplay activity, device information, and in-game communications, and authorizes sharing this data with Microsoft affiliates, analytics partners, and third-party service providers. For users under 13 in the United States, the policy describes parental consent requirements through Microsoft Family Safety, though the full scope of child data handling is governed by Microsoft's broader privacy framework rather than this document alone. You can review, export, or request deletion of your personal data through Microsoft's privacy dashboard at account.microsoft.com/privacy.
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When you delete your account, Roblox initiates permanent deletion of data in our systems. For safety and security purposes (e.g., bot prevention), Roblox may process persistent identifiers for up to two years after account deletion.
Some operating system developers, such as Apple, allow mobile application users to request deletion of accounts created within an application. If you request deletion of your account, State Farm may still retain your information for legal, auditing, regulatory and business purposes. Retention period...
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"We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our products and services, or for other legitimate purposes such as complying with our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. Because these needs can vary for different data types in the context of different products, actual retention periods can vary significantly.— Excerpt from Minecraft's Minecraft Privacy Statement
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Indefinite or open-ended retention periods make it difficult for consumers to know when their data will be deleted, and regulators in the EU and California require retention periods to be proportionate and disclosed.
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