Know what a company keeps
Why an order from years ago is still on file after you have closed the account.
When you leave, most of what a company holds about you goes. Sales records and invoices stay, because tax rules require it.
That kept part is small, and advertising is not built from it.
Key points
- Most of what a company holds about you goes when you leave
- Sales and payment records stay, because a business must keep them
What to remember
- A company must tell you what it still holds.
- The account can go while the sales record stays.
Try this
Find the privacy page of a store you use and look for how long things are kept.
Practice: Know what a company keeps. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.