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Data Retention Policy

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Why it matters

Your data may be kept by Pinterest for an indefinite or extended period even after you stop using the service, limiting your control over your personal information.

Consumer impact

Pinterest collects a broad range of personal data including browsing behavior, device information, location, and inferred interests, which is used to serve targeted advertising and train AI/ML models. Your data may be shared with a wide range of third parties including advertisers and analytics partners, which could have meaningful implications for your privacy. You can visit Pinterest's privacy settings at https://www.pinterest.com/settings/privacy to manage ad personalization, data sharing preferences, and to submit data access or deletion requests.

What you can do

āš ļø These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Navigate to Pinterest Settings > Account management > Delete account, or submit a data deletion request via the privacy settings page to request removal of your personal data.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC can take action where data retention practices are unfair, deceptive, or inconsistent with stated privacy commitments.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Pinterest Privacy Policy
Entity
Pinterest
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 15, 2026
Last verified
March 15, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000691
Document ID
CA-D-00098
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Entity: Pinterest | Document: Pinterest Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-000691
Captured: 2026-03-15 11:43:59 UTC | SHA-256: 3d80a38898d8248c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pinterest/pinterest-privacy-policy/data-retention-policy/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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