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This provision establishes RunPod's data retention framework by authorizing retention based on functional necessity rather than specifying fixed deletion timelines. The operational significance lies in the institution's discretion to maintain data across multiple retention scenarios determined by internal assessment criteria.
Users' personal information will be retained according to RunPod's assessment of necessity relative to processing purposes and regulatory obligations. The terms do not specify maximum retention periods but instead authorize retention based on the factors enumerated in the policy.
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"We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and the purposes for which we process it.— Excerpt from RunPod's RunPod Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes RunPod's data retention framework by authorizing retention based on functional necessity rather than specifying fixed deletion timelines. The operational significance lies in the institution's discretion to maintain data across multiple retention scenarios determined by internal assessment criteria.
Users' personal information will be retained according to RunPod's assessment of necessity relative to processing purposes and regulatory obligations. The terms do not specify maximum retention periods but instead authorize retention based on the factors enumerated in the policy.
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