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The retention commitment is qualified by 'endeavor', meaning it is a best-effort obligation rather than an absolute one, and retention is tied to the necessity of the original processing purposes.
Interpretive note: The word 'endeavor' is a best-effort qualifier that materially limits the strength of the commitment. This is preserved in all fields.
The updated policy establishes a new opt-out mechanism allowing users to decline having their data disclosed to third parties (other than service providers) or used for purposes materially different from the original collection purpose. The policy also explicitly discloses that Twilio Inc. is subject to FTC investigatory and enforcement powers, providing users with notice of the regulatory authority overseeing the company's privacy practices. You can exercise this opt-out right by contacting Segment through the mechanism specified in their privacy policy.
View change record →The updated terms establish clearer disclosure of how Segment transfers personal data internationally. Segment now explicitly certifies its compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and states that these DPF Principles take precedence if they conflict with other policy terms. The updated policy also adds specific rights allowing you to opt out of: (i) disclosure of your personal data to third parties other than service providers acting under Segment's instructions, or (ii) use of your personal data for purposes materially different from the original purpose or your subsequent authorization. You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@twilio.com.
View change record →Segment endeavors to limit retention of identifiable personal data to the period necessary for the stated processing purposes, but this is not an absolute guarantee.
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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.
we will only retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements...
We generally retain your personal information for only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements...
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The retention commitment is qualified by 'endeavor', meaning it is a best-effort obligation rather than an absolute one, and retention is tied to the necessity of the original processing purposes.
Segment endeavors to limit retention of identifiable personal data to the period necessary for the stated processing purposes, but this is not an absolute guarantee.
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