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Users who request deletion of their data cannot expect it to be removed immediately; the data may remain in Waze's systems for up to approximately 2 months after the request.
Interpretive note: The word 'generally' introduces a qualifier that the timeline is typical but not guaranteed; this is preserved in the canonical claim.
The updated policy now applies to users of any age by removing the prior 16+ requirement, but does not explicitly state whether parental consent is required for minors. The policy defines Personal Information more broadly to include location, route information, and data reasonably linked to you by Waze. The company removed documentation of the 'find friends' feature that previously collected phone numbers from device contacts, suggesting that feature is no longer active or has been redesigned. Privacy controls remain available through in-app settings where you can adjust which Personal Information Waze collects and how it is used.
View change record →After submitting a deletion request, a user's data may continue to exist in Waze's systems for approximately 2 months.
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Users who request deletion of their data cannot expect it to be removed immediately; the data may remain in Waze's systems for up to approximately 2 months after the request.
After submitting a deletion request, a user's data may continue to exist in Waze's systems for approximately 2 months.
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