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Retention is not limited to the duration of an active account; data may be kept after account closure for legal, enforcement, and fraud-related purposes, potentially for an extended and indeterminate period.
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Square is permitted to retain user information beyond the life of an active relationship, for as long as any of the stated purposes remain applicable.
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Retention is not limited to the duration of an active account; data may be kept after account closure for legal, enforcement, and fraud-related purposes, potentially for an extended and indeterminate period.
Square is permitted to retain user information beyond the life of an active relationship, for as long as any of the stated purposes remain applicable.
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