From 475fe650a5bebc419ec99757b28bedbc98a70eec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: EvanStreams Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2026 19:35:44 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify data retention exception Clarify that the section "we may need to keep processing your information to comply with a legal obligation" includes preventing fraud by retaining minimal PII on people with a history of misconduct at Hack Club. --- privacy/privacy_and_terms.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/privacy/privacy_and_terms.md b/privacy/privacy_and_terms.md index a82a8d4..cc23d1e 100644 --- a/privacy/privacy_and_terms.md +++ b/privacy/privacy_and_terms.md @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ We will comply with valid requests to exercise your data subject rights in accor For more information on how to exercise these rights, please see [https://forms.hackclub.com/t/qjFxdohV4Rus](https://forms.hackclub.com/t/qjFxdohV4Rus). If applicable, you may make a complaint to the data protection supervisory authority in the country where you are based. Alternatively, you may seek a remedy through local courts if you believe your rights have been breached. -Please note that in some circumstances, we may need to keep processing your information to comply with a legal obligation. +Please note that in some circumstances, we may need to keep processing your information to comply with a legal obligation. This includes, but is not limited to, retaining minimal personally-identifying information on individuals who have previously infringed on our code of conduct, so that we can identify them again in the future. ### Closing or Deleting Your Accounts