Question 1

How long is my data kept?

Accepted Answer

Apple retains your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described in the privacy policy or service-specific privacy notices, or as required by law.

When deciding how long to keep your data, Apple:

- Carefully examines whether it is necessary to retain the personal data collected
- Works to retain personal data for the shortest possible period permissible under law

The specific retention period depends on the purpose for which the data was collected. For example:

- Apple may keep transaction data longer if legally required to do so for compliance purposes
- Subscriber IDs used to provide reports to app developers will reset after 180 days if you cancel all subscriptions and do not resubscribe

For details about retention periods for specific services, you can check the product-specific privacy information at apple.com/legal/privacy/data.

Question 2

Can I prevent Apple from crawling and using data about me found on public websites?

Accepted Answer

Apple's web crawler (Applebot) collects publicly available data to power foundational AI models, which could include information about you even if you're not an Apple user.

Question 3

In which specific countries is my personal data actually stored and processed?

Accepted Answer

Your data may be processed by Apple entities worldwide, including in the U.S., even if you live elsewhere—meaning your information crosses international borders as a standard practice.

Question 4

How long does Apple keep my transaction data, and can I get a specific timeline for my account?

Accepted Answer

Apple cannot delete your purchase and transaction history even if you request it, because they're legally required to keep financial records—limiting your right to data deletion.