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All data tied to an account is permanently deleted after 18 months of inactivity by default, with no user-initiated action required to trigger deletion.
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If you are inactive for at least 18 months, your account and all its data will be automatically deleted without further warning.
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All data tied to an account is permanently deleted after 18 months of inactivity by default, with no user-initiated action required to trigger deletion.
If you are inactive for at least 18 months, your account and all its data will be automatically deleted without further warning.
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