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Data may be retained after account deletion for legal compliance

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 19, 2026
First Seen
Jul 19, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1629 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Google Gemini Medium

We keep some data until you delete your Google Account, such as information about how often you use Gemini Apps.

HubSpot Medium

Your posts and certain profile information may remain even after you terminate your account. We urge you to consider the sensitivity of any information you may disclose in this way.

Affirm Medium

Affirm will retain your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and any applicable state or federal law, rule or regulation.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may continue to retain some information even after you delete your account if we are required to do so in order to comply with applicable laws.

Excerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

Provision details

Document information
Document
Patreon Privacy Policy
Entity
Patreon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-076538
Document ID
CA-D-00180
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ad1902ac7d7a399a936205db8c3fe8e56f9a171290724c773b6fb858a0cb9ee5
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 14:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Patreon
Document: Patreon Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-076538
Captured: 2026-07-09 14:43:13 UTC
SHA-256: ad1902ac7d7a399a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/patreon/patreon-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-076538/data-may-be-retained-after-account-deletion-for-legal-compliance/
Accessed: July 27, 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 Data may be retained after account deletion for legal compliance clause do?

The clause states: “We may continue to retain some information even after you delete your account if we are required to do so in order to comply with applicable laws.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 274 platforms. See the full comparison.

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