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This provision establishes the operational framework for data handling after account termination, specifying both the limitations on personal information visibility and the circumstances under which retention occurs. The clause also clarifies that user-generated content is treated as persistent service content rather than account-specific data subject to deletion.
Users who close their accounts will have their personal information no longer displayed on the Service, but Yelp retains authority to maintain such information for specified operational, legal, and dispute-resolution purposes. User-contributed content including reviews and tips will continue to be accessible to the public following account closure.
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"If you close your account, your personal information will generally no longer be visible on the Service. However, we may retain your personal information to comply with applicable law, prevent fraud, collect fees owed, resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, assist with investigations, enforce our Terms of Service and take other actions permitted by law. In addition, after account closure, your contributions to the Service (e.g., reviews and tips) may remain publicly available on the Service.— Excerpt from Yelp's Yelp Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes the operational framework for data handling after account termination, specifying both the limitations on personal information visibility and the circumstances under which retention occurs. The clause also clarifies that user-generated content is treated as persistent service content rather than account-specific data subject to deletion.
Users who close their accounts will have their personal information no longer displayed on the Service, but Yelp retains authority to maintain such information for specified operational, legal, and dispute-resolution purposes. User-contributed content including reviews and tips will continue to be accessible to the public following account closure.
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