How long does Descript keep your data?

No specific time limits are given; 'legitimate business purposes' is a broad catch-all that could justify indefinite retention beyond what is strictly necessary.

Their words · Privacy Policy

“We store personal data for as long as necessary to carry out the purposes for which we originally collected it and for other legitimate business purposes, including to meet our legal, regulatory, or other compliance obligations.”

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