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Account Closure and Data Deletion

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision operationalizes data subject rights by defining the process and scope of data removal when accounts are closed. It establishes clear procedural requirements for how the platform handles the cessation of service and associated data lifecycle management.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 466 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Apr 28, 2026

Removal of account closure and data deletion provisions eliminates user guidance on how to permanently remove their data and accounts from the platform.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users may close accounts and request deletion of associated data according to the procedures this provision specifies. The terms define what data categories are subject to deletion upon account closure and any retention periods that may apply to specific data types.

How other platforms handle this

Revolut Medium

We will ask you to withdraw any remaining positive Account balance you have including liquidating any other balances you have in other Revolut accounts within the app (for example, any balance in a Joint Account or stocks in a trading account). When you have liquidated any other balances you have in...

Venmo Medium

Venmo, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to terminate this agreement, access to its website, or access to the Services for any reason and at any time upon notice to you where possible, and upon termination, Venmo may withhold funds if required by law or if Venmo reasonably suspects fraud or...

Medium Medium

Medium may terminate or suspend your right to use our Services at any time for any or no reason upon notice to you.

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Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Patreon Privacy Policy
Entity
Patreon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000975
Document ID
CA-D-00180
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6002617ad5e34ab075b7164806bedca6a051f041d62dc0f762630cdbab3978bf
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Patreon
Document: Patreon Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000975
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:06:04 UTC
SHA-256: 6002617ad5e34ab0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/patreon/patreon-privacy-policy/account-closure-and-data-deletion/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Patreon's Account Closure and Data Deletion clause do?

The provision operationalizes data subject rights by defining the process and scope of data removal when accounts are closed. It establishes clear procedural requirements for how the platform handles the cessation of service and associated data lifecycle management.

How does this clause affect you?

Users may close accounts and request deletion of associated data according to the procedures this provision specifies. The terms define what data categories are subject to deletion upon account closure and any retention periods that may apply to specific data types.

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