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Different retention periods apply to different categories of data, meaning some personal information may be held for substantially longer depending on how it was collected.
Interpretive note: The excerpt references subsections 4a and 4b without providing their full content, so the precise scope of each retention category depends on context not visible in the excerpt. Two independent retention periods are stated; the canonical claim names both because they appear in one excerpt, though this technically merges two propositions.
Zelle's website now operates under a binding privacy notice that requires you to expressly consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal information as a condition of visiting the site. The policy states that by using the website, you consent to these practices, and you should not use the site if you disagree. This represents a shift from marketing content to enforceable legal terms that govern what data is collected from website visitors and how it may be used. You can review the full privacy notice in the footer of zelle.com pages or request a copy via email at zelleprivacy@earlywarning.com to understand what specific data practices apply to your visit.
View change record →Readers should be aware that information submitted through Zelle support forms on the Website may be retained for up to five years, while other online identifier data is retained for up to 26 months.
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"Up to 26 months for 4a below · Up to 5 years (for Personal Information received from consumers via Zelle® support forms on the Website) for 4b belowExcerpt from Zelle's Privacy Policy
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Different retention periods apply to different categories of data, meaning some personal information may be held for substantially longer depending on how it was collected.
Readers should be aware that information submitted through Zelle support forms on the Website may be retained for up to five years, while other online identifier data is retained for up to 26 months.
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