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The provision creates dual retention standards: a primary baseline tied to operational necessity and legal requirements, and an extended retention authorization upon occurrence of specified conditions. This structure establishes the operational parameters governing data lifecycle management and compliance duration.
Users' personal data will be retained according to the retention periods specified in the clause—limited to necessary duration for stated purposes under normal circumstances, but extended retention is authorized if disputes or litigation concerns exist. The authorization for extended retention applies regardless of user preference once those conditions are triggered.
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The provision creates dual retention standards: a primary baseline tied to operational necessity and legal requirements, and an extended retention authorization upon occurrence of specified conditions. This structure establishes the operational parameters governing data lifecycle management and compliance duration.
Users' personal data will be retained according to the retention periods specified in the clause—limited to necessary duration for stated purposes under normal circumstances, but extended retention is authorized if disputes or litigation concerns exist. The authorization for extended retention applies regardless of user preference once those conditions are triggered.
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