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Data retention and storage

The retention and storage of user data by Discord, including images and personal information, and the company's claims about local processing and non-retention.

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Jan 9, 2026
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How long does Discord retain my personal data after account deletion?

Discord says it deletes identifying account information when a user requests deletion and generally keeps personal data only while an account is active, but some data is anonymized rather than erased ...

Feb 2, 2026

How do offline caches, screenshots, and third-party backups affect the permanence of deleted messages on Discord?

is not necessarily erased from every place at the same time: local caches and device backups can retain copies of media and messages after deletion on the platform , screenshots and manual saves creat...

Jan 11, 2026

What does Discord’s privacy policy say about data retention for disabled or deleted accounts?

Discord’s public privacy documents say disabling an account halts new data processing while preserving the account for reactivation, whereas deleting an account “permanently deletes identifying inform...

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