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The claim establishes that account deletion is permanent in its effect on access, meaning users lose not only account access but also Subscriptions and associated game-related information.
A user who deletes their Steam User Account will lose access to Steam services, their Subscriptions, and game-related information linked to that account.
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If we learn that we've collected the personal data of a child under the age of 13 or 16, as applicable, we'll take reasonable steps to delete the personal data. This may require us to delete the Skillshare account...
If our moderators decide to remove content, or suspend or terminate the Member's account, we will notify the Member and explain how to contact us.
If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we remove such data and terminate the child's account (except where we are required to retain all or a portion of such data for compliance purposes).
"As a result of deleting your Steam User Account, you will lose access to Steam services, including the Steam User Account, Subscriptions and game-related information linked to the Steam User Account...Excerpt from Steam's Privacy Policy
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The claim establishes that account deletion is permanent in its effect on access, meaning users lose not only account access but also Subscriptions and associated game-related information.
A user who deletes their Steam User Account will lose access to Steam services, their Subscriptions, and game-related information linked to that account.
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