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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 privacy notice explicitly authorizes Twitch to use your personal data to develop and deploy generative AI models and services. Previously, this use was not explicitly disclosed in the stated purposes. The policy now states data will be used 'to test and improve technology, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to support and enhance the customer experience across our products and services,' with an added note that this includes generative AI model development. No opt-out or control mechanism is disclosed in the updated language; continued use of Twitch indicates acceptance of this data use under the stated terms.
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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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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