“If you close your account, Twitch may retain certain information about you for the activities described in this Privacy Notice, or as permitted or required by applicable law.”
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Account closure does not necessarily result in full data deletion, as Twitch retains discretion to keep certain information for its stated purposes or legal obligations.
Interpretive note: The clause does not specify which information may be retained or for how long. The retention is qualified by 'may', indicating it is not a certainty in all cases.
The updated policy now explicitly states that Twitch uses personal information to test and improve technology, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, and specifically to develop or deploy generative AI models and services. Previously, the policy described data use for content recommendations and service enhancement but did not explicitly disclose AI model training as a stated purpose. The policy directs users to Amazon's Generative AI Development Disclosure for additional information. Users do not have an explicit opt-out mechanism stated in this change, though they may review Amazon's disclosure and Twitch's privacy choices page for available controls.
View change record →Closing your Twitch account does not ensure all your information is deleted; Twitch may retain certain information about you afterward.
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"If you close your account, Twitch may retain certain information about you for the activities described in this Privacy Notice, or as permitted or required by applicable law.Excerpt from Twitch's Privacy Notice
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Account closure does not necessarily result in full data deletion, as Twitch retains discretion to keep certain information for its stated purposes or legal obligations.
Closing your Twitch account does not ensure all your information is deleted; Twitch may retain certain information about you afterward.
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