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The retention standard ties data lifecycle to operational necessity rather than a fixed time period, creating a framework where retention duration varies by purpose. The safeguards commitment establishes a procedural obligation for the company to implement protective measures across multiple security domains.
Users' personal information will be retained according to the stated purposes—service provision, business operations, tax requirements, and legal compliance—with protection standards applied across technical systems, administrative procedures, and physical facilities. The terms do not specify a maximum retention period or provide a mechanism for users to request deletion outside applicable law.
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The retention standard ties data lifecycle to operational necessity rather than a fixed time period, creating a framework where retention duration varies by purpose. The safeguards commitment establishes a procedural obligation for the company to implement protective measures across multiple security domains.
Users' personal information will be retained according to the stated purposes—service provision, business operations, tax requirements, and legal compliance—with protection standards applied across technical systems, administrative procedures, and physical facilities. The terms do not specify a maximum retention period or provide a mechanism for users to request deletion outside applicable law.
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