This provision establishes the temporal scope and operational basis for data retention. By anchoring retention to legal compliance obligations and dispute resolution, the clause creates an indefinite retention framework where retention duration is determined by regulatory requirements and contractual enforcement needs rather than a fixed time period.
The clause creates a need-based retention standard rather than fixed retention periods, authorizing Squarespace to maintain data for operational and compliance purposes while establishing obligations to remove or isolate data when business justification ends. This affects the duration and scope of data processing the company conducts.
EA
· EA Privacy and Cookie Policy
The absence of defined retention periods means users cannot predict when their data will be deleted, and the broad 'operational or other legitimate reasons' exception could support extended retention well beyond what users might expect.
This provision establishes Home Depot's operational framework for data lifecycle management, defining both the retention period (tied to stated purposes and legal obligations) and the company's obligation to dispose of data upon purpose completion. The clause creates a time-limited retention model rather than indefinite data storage.
The retention policy defines the operational lifecycle of user data within Leonardo AI's systems and establishes the conditions under which data disposal or anonymization occurs. This framework addresses both service continuity requirements and data minimization obligations under privacy regulations.
Cursor
· Cursor Privacy Policy
The policy discloses that certain interactions not visible in a user's history may be retained for safety and system monitoring purposes, meaning the absence of data in a user's visible history does not confirm that data has been deleted.
Steam
· Steam Privacy Policy
This provision establishes the operational framework governing data lifecycle management within Valve's systems, specifying both the retention trigger (purposes fulfilled) and the disposal mechanism (deletion or anonymization). The clause delineates Valve's obligations regarding when and how personal data transitions from active processing to removal or anonymization.
The retention policy creates a tiered framework that ties data persistence to operational relationship status and legal requirements rather than a fixed retention schedule. This structure permits extended retention periods when legal obligations or litigation risk factors are present, giving the entity discretion in applying retention timeframes within the bounds stated.
This provision establishes the retention framework governing how long Robinhood maintains personal data in its systems. The operational significance lies in the connection between retention duration and specific institutional purposes—legal compliance, dispute resolution, and contract enforcement—rather than retention by default.
This provision establishes the retention timeline and deletion procedures for personal data held by Shopify. It defines the operational framework under which data lifecycle management occurs, specifying both the retention triggers and the deletion or anonymization obligations that conclude the retention period.
Bumble
· Bumble Privacy Policy
The clause operationalizes data retention constraints by tying data lifecycle management to dual criteria: functional necessity and legal compliance ceilings. This establishes a procedural framework for when Bumble must delete or depersonalize user data rather than maintaining indefinite archives.
This provision establishes the operational framework governing data lifecycle management, defining both the retention period (necessity-based) and the deletion mechanism (upon request with specified exceptions). The clause creates a conditional retention model tied to service provision and legal compliance requirements.
Kick
· Kick Privacy Policy
The clause defines the retention standard as tied to legitimate business necessity rather than establishing fixed retention periods, which means data retention duration depends on the classified purpose of collection and applicable regulatory obligations.
Gemini
· Gemini Privacy Policy
Understanding how long your data is retained is important, particularly given the sensitivity of the financial and identity data Gemini collects and the regulatory requirements that mandate retention of financial records.
This provision establishes the operational framework governing Samsung's data retention lifecycle and specifies the conditions under which personal information will be removed or anonymized from active systems. The clause ties retention periods to functional necessity and legal requirements rather than indefinite storage.
The absence of specific retention periods for sensitive financial data like SSNs and tax returns means your data may remain in Intuit's systems for extended periods, increasing the window of exposure to breach or secondary use.
RunPod
· RunPod Privacy Policy
This provision establishes RunPod's data retention framework by authorizing retention based on functional necessity rather than specifying fixed deletion timelines. The operational significance lies in the institution's discretion to maintain data across multiple retention scenarios determined by internal assessment criteria.
The provision creates a dual retention framework: a service-necessity standard for ongoing operations, and a broader set of institutional purposes (legal compliance, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, agreement enforcement, legitimate interests) that may extend retention beyond active service provision. This structure allows data retention across multiple operational and legal contexts.
Rumble
· Rumble Privacy Policy
The clause creates a standard data retention framework tied to operational necessity while preserving Rumble's ability to maintain data longer when legally required, establishing the institutional basis for how long personal data remains in active use or storage systems.
Figma
· Figma Privacy Policy
The clause establishes retention criteria based on functional necessity rather than fixed time periods, meaning data persistence is tied to stated operational and legal purposes rather than automatic deletion schedules. This framework allocates responsibility for determining retention duration based on the purposes identified at collection.
Retention periods are not defined with specific timeframes in this provision, meaning the duration for which personal data may be held is discretionary within the bounds of stated business necessity and applicable law.
This provision establishes the operational framework governing how long Character.AI maintains user data in its systems. It conditions retention duration on both the original collection purpose and user-initiated choices, creating variable retention periods rather than fixed deletion timelines.
Upwork
· Upwork Privacy Policy
The provision defines the operational framework for data lifecycle management post-closure, establishing that retention duration depends on identification of legitimate business purposes rather than a fixed timeline, and creates obligations for either deletion, anonymization, or secure isolation as alternatives.
Yelp
· Yelp Privacy Policy
Account closure does not result in immediate deletion of personal data; Yelp retains data indefinitely for broadly stated legal and business purposes, which means personal information persists even after a user has ended their relationship with the platform.
Webull
· Webull Privacy Policy
This provision establishes Webull's operational framework for data lifecycle management post-account closure. The retention criteria create a standard whereby personal information persists in systems based on institutional requirements rather than automatic deletion upon account termination.
This clause specifies the operational framework for data lifecycle management post-account-termination and establishes the conditions triggering deletion obligations. It delineates Coinbase's responsibilities to remove personal information contingent on account status and affirmative user deletion requests or legal requirements.
Roblox
· Roblox Privacy Policy
This provision establishes a two-year post-deletion retention period for persistent identifiers, which creates a materially longer data lifecycle than account deletion alone would suggest. Under GDPR, retention beyond what is necessary for the original purpose requires a documented lawful basis and proportionality justification; under CCPA and similar state laws, users' deletion rights may be subject to exceptions for security and fraud prevention purposes.
The provision operationalizes distinct data deletion protocols based on the method of account termination, establishing that the in-app deletion process triggers immediate removal of specified data categories while alternative removal methods result in continued server storage. This distinction creates procedural requirements for users seeking expedited data removal.
The clause establishes that data deletion requests do not trigger immediate removal of all personal information retained by the entity. Post-deletion retention is conditioned on legal obligations, regulatory compliance requirements, and operational backup procedures, which may extend the duration of data storage beyond the account deletion date.
Netflix
· Netflix Privacy Statement
This clause establishes Netflix's operational framework for data persistence post-cancellation, clarifying that service termination does not automatically trigger deletion of personal information. The provision creates a retention regime tied to legal compliance, dispute resolution, and fraud prevention rather than to active subscription status.