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Post-Account-Deletion Data Retention

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What it is

The policy states that Synthesia may retain Other Information including contact data, usage data, technical data, and financial data after a user deletes their account, for purposes including legitimate business interests, audits, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and agreement enforcement. No specific maximum retention period is stated for post-deletion retention.

This analysis describes what Synthesia'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision reserves the right to retain user data beyond account deletion without specifying a defined post-deletion retention period, which may require evaluation under GDPR's data minimization and storage limitation principles. The absence of a stated maximum retention duration creates ambiguity for data subjects seeking to exercise erasure rights.

Interpretive note: The policy does not specify maximum post-deletion retention periods, creating ambiguity about whether retention durations are proportionate under GDPR storage limitation requirements.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, deleting a Synthesia account does not result in immediate deletion of all associated Other Information; the agreement states that contact information, usage data, technical data, and financial data may be retained for unspecified periods for audit, legal, and business purposes. Users may submit erasure requests to support@synthesia.io, though the policy notes erasure may prevent continued use of some services.

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
    Email support@synthesia.io to submit a data erasure request. The policy states that where data is erased, users may lose access to some services and will be notified accordingly.

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We may retain Other Information pertaining to you for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy (such as to provide the Services, including any optional features you use, and to provide customer support). This may include keeping your Other Information after you have deleted your account for the period of time needed for us to pursue legitimate business interests, conduct audits, comply with (and demonstrate compliance with) legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

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  • 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
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Document information
Document
Synthesia Privacy Policy
Entity
Synthesia
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015745
Document ID
CA-D-00470
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Entity: Synthesia
Document: Synthesia Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015745
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:42:29 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/synthesia/synthesia-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015745/post-account-deletion-data-retention/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Synthesia's Post-Account-Deletion Data Retention clause do?

This provision reserves the right to retain user data beyond account deletion without specifying a defined post-deletion retention period, which may require evaluation under GDPR's data minimization and storage limitation principles. The absence of a stated maximum retention duration creates ambiguity for data subjects seeking to exercise erasure rights.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, deleting a Synthesia account does not result in immediate deletion of all associated Other Information; the agreement states that contact information, usage data, technical data, and financial data may be retained for unspecified periods for audit, legal, and business purposes. Users may submit erasure requests to support@synthesia.io, though the policy notes erasure may prevent continued use of …

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