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Data Retention Practices

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What it is

SimpliSafe retains your personal information for as long as necessary to provide its services and meet legal obligations, with specific retention periods varying by data type and service subscription level.

This analysis describes what SimpliSafe's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Retention periods determine how long your home security footage, alarm history, and account data remain accessible to SimpliSafe and potentially to third parties including law enforcement, making this a key parameter in your overall privacy risk.

Interpretive note: Specific retention periods by data category were not available in the rendered document source; the analysis reflects standard home security industry disclosure patterns and applicable regulatory expectations.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your alarm event records, camera footage, and account data may be retained for extended periods depending on your subscription tier and SimpliSafe's operational needs, meaning historical data about your home's security activity could remain in SimpliSafe's systems long after events occur.

What you can do

⚠️ 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
    If you wish to request early deletion of retained data such as video recordings or alarm history, contact SimpliSafe's privacy team at privacy@simplisafe.com and specify the data type and date range you want deleted.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

Further, you may take legal actions in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your Personal Information, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data prot...

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Data retention obligations are governed by applicable state privacy laws including CPRA's data minimization and storage limitation principles, which require that personal data not be retained longer than reasonably necessary for the disclosed …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
SimpliSafe Privacy Policy
Entity
SimpliSafe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007928
Document ID
CA-D-00748
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d978ae843b9fe470f86beea0b6427d347eee153ad3c120c8c6bbccd3ccbdabf9
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 15:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: SimpliSafe
Document: SimpliSafe Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007928
Captured: 2026-05-07 15:18:01 UTC
SHA-256: d978ae843b9fe470…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/simplisafe/simplisafe-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007928/data-retention-practices/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 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 SimpliSafe's Data Retention Practices clause do?

Retention periods determine how long your home security footage, alarm history, and account data remain accessible to SimpliSafe and potentially to third parties including law enforcement, making this a key parameter in your overall privacy risk.

How does this clause affect you?

Your alarm event records, camera footage, and account data may be retained for extended periods depending on your subscription tier and SimpliSafe's operational needs, meaning historical data about your home's security activity could remain in SimpliSafe's systems long after events occur.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with SimpliSafe?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SimpliSafe.