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Face-Clustering Data Deletion Conditions

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Medium Jul 22, 2026

The updated policy expands Samsung's data collection authority to include device registration, verification for repairs, and configuration of device settings. The terms now explicitly state that Samsung may collect card and transaction information if you apply for a Samsung-branded payment card. Samsung clarified that it will only send personalized marketing when you have provided consent, where required by law. The policy removed its previous statement that defective devices are wiped of personal information before analysis; the updated terms now state Samsung will analyze returned defective devices without that explicit pre-analysis data deletion commitment. For US residents, the policy now discloses rights to opt out of sale of personal information, sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, targeted advertising processing, sensitive data collection or processing, and to request lists of third parties receiving your information.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 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.

Grindr Medium

If you decide to delete your Profile, it will no longer be visible to other Grindr users and your personal information will generally be deleted within 28 days.

Palantir Medium

We collect and keep personal data only as needed or allowed for the purposes set out in this Statement, based on the reason we collected the personal data in the first instance and what is permitted under the laws that apply to the processing.

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Face-Clustering Data will remain on your device unless you clear the cache in your system settings, reset your device to its factory setting, or delete the relevant photos from your device.

Excerpt from Samsung's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Samsung Privacy Policy
Entity
Samsung
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-049449
Document ID
CA-D-00571
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e01714c2c34eae93eda17ae527749f29c680226685f02265732d48266b771396
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:05 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Samsung
Document: Samsung Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-049449
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:05:37 UTC
SHA-256: e01714c2c34eae93…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/samsung/samsung-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-049449/face-clustering-data-deletion-conditions/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Samsung's Face-Clustering Data Deletion Conditions clause do?

The clause states: “Face-Clustering Data will remain on your device unless you clear the cache in your system settings, reset your device to its factory setting, or delete the relevant photos from your device.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 275 platforms. See the full comparison.

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