How long does DeepSeek Chat keep your data?

The retention clause is open-ended ('certain data') and justified by a broad 'laws and regulations' carve-out without specifying applicable jurisdictions, duration, or data types. This limits users' ability to exercise deletion/erasure rights effectively.

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“even after the user deletes the account, we still have the right to: Retain certain data of the user as required by laws and regulations. Exercise the rights stipulated in these Terms for any illegal or violating behavior committed by the user during the use of the Services before de”

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