How long do they keep it — Instagram?
After you delete your account or content, it may take up to 90 days for Instagram to completely remove it from their systems.
| Clause | Risk | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Data Retention | medium |
After you delete your account or content, it may take up to 90 days for Instagram to completely remove it from their systems.
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How this compares
We have read 43 documents. 25 of them contain a how long data is kept clause, and 0 of those are high risk for the reader. Instagram's is not among the worst, which does not make it absent.
Other documents with a how long data is kept clause:
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