Nextdoor keeps your personal data for as long as it considers necessary, and even after you delete your account some of your information may be retained for legal or business reasons.
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This provision establishes the operational framework governing data retention duration and grounds for continued storage post-deletion. The clause ties retention obligations to service delivery needs, regulatory compliance requirements, and contractual enforcement, creating distinct retention categories with different termination triggers.
The updated footer no longer includes a direct link to the 'Do not Sell or Share My Personal Data' page. Previously, this link provided quick access to California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) opt-out controls from the footer menu. Users can likely still access these controls through the main Privacy Policy page or dedicated privacy settings, but the removal eliminates a prominent, footer-based navigation shortcut. You should verify whether this opt-out functionality remains accessible through other menu locations or settings.
View change record →Your personal data including neighborhood location and activity may persist in Nextdoor's systems after account deletion, for an unspecified period, which limits your practical ability to fully remove your digital footprint from the platform.
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"We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.— Excerpt from Nextdoor's Nextdoor Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Implicates GDPR Art. 5(1)(e) (storage limitation principle requiring data not be kept longer than necessary), Art. 17 (right to erasure), and Art. 13(2)(a) (requirement to disclose retention periods or criteria at collection). CPRA §1798.105 requires deletion upon verified request with limited exceptions; retention beyond the stated purpose may constitute a CPRA violation. UK GDPR Art. 5(1)(e) and ICO retention guidance apply for UK users. Enforced by EU DPAs, ICO, CPPA. (2)
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This provision establishes the operational framework governing data retention duration and grounds for continued storage post-deletion. The clause ties retention obligations to service delivery needs, regulatory compliance requirements, and contractual enforcement, creating distinct retention categories with different termination triggers.
Your personal data including neighborhood location and activity may persist in Nextdoor's systems after account deletion, for an unspecified period, which limits your practical ability to fully remove your digital footprint from the platform.
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