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Kaspersky's privacy policy states that user data may be processed in several countries outside the EU/EEA, including Russia, USA, and China, which may have different data protection regulations. Additionally, for purchases, user data may be transferred to third-party e-commerce providers. The policy also notes that personal data for a Kaspersky Account may be retained for up to 6 months after deletion, and inactive accounts are automatically deleted after 5 years. Two-factor authentication uses phone numbers, and providing personal details is mandatory for accessing premium content and free trials.
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Risk Flags
Not clearly stated
Critical terms that can significantly impact users, often involving limitations on rights, potential for unexpected charges, or broad data handling practices that might be difficult to reverse.
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Not clearly stated
No cited risk flags — wording is unclear
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Data Use
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This section describes how the company collects, uses, and shares your personal data. It includes details about the types of data collected, the purposes for its use, and who it might be shared with.
Not clearly stated: None
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Your data may be transferred to e-commerce providers for purchases
For the purposes of purchasing Kaspersky products and services, your data may be transferred to one of their e-commerce providers.
Why it matters: When purchasing Kaspersky products, your personal data will be shared with third-party e-commerce providers, and their privacy policies will govern the processing of your data.
For the purposes of purchasing Kaspersky products and services your data may be transferred to one of our e-comm providers.
How long do we keep your personal data, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
Cancellation & Renewal
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This section outlines policies related to account cancellation, data deletion after cancellation, and subscription renewal processes.
Not clearly stated: None
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Account data retained for up to 6 months after deletion
Data is deleted no later than 6 (six) calendar months after a Kaspersky Account is deleted.
Why it matters: Even after you delete your Kaspersky Account, your data may be retained for up to six months.
Data is deleted no later than 6 (six) calendar months after the account is deleted.
How long do we keep your personal data, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
Gotchas
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Unexpected or less-than-obvious clauses that could be disadvantageous to users, including limitations on service, unusual data practices, or terms that might be easily overlooked.
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No cited gotchas — wording is unclear
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Protections
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This section highlights clauses that are beneficial to the user, such as strong data privacy commitments, clear user controls, or explicit protective measures.
Not clearly stated: None
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Account deletion available at any time
You can delete your Kaspersky Account at any time through the Account Settings.
Why it helps: Users have control over their account and can choose to delete it when they no longer wish to use the service.
You can view, update, correct your account information and password, set up a two-step verification via phone or app for authentication, and, also, delete your account at any time.
No processing of special categories of personal data unless legally required
Kaspersky does not process any "Special Categories of Personal Data" about you, such as racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, health, genetic, and biometric data, unless required by local applicable laws.
Why it helps: This limits the collection of highly sensitive personal information, enhancing user privacy by not processing data that could be used for discrimination or other harmful purposes.
We do not process any "Special Categories of Personal Data" about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health and genetic and biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying you), unless otherwise required by the local applicable laws on the definition and processing of "Special Categories of Personal Data".
GENERAL INFORMATION, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
Protection95% confidence
No automated decision making
The service states that it does not use automated decision making at its Websites and Services.
Why it helps: This ensures that decisions impacting users are not made solely by algorithms without human intervention, potentially reducing the risk of biased or unfair outcomes.
We do not use automated decision making at our Websites and Services.
GENERAL INFORMATION, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
Protection95% confidence
Right to withdraw consent for marketing
You have the right to withdraw your consent for marketing purposes at any time by updating account preferences or using the unsubscribe link in emails.
Why it helps: Users have full control over receiving marketing communications and can easily opt-out, preventing unwanted solicitations.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your account preferences or by following the unsubscribe link in the emails.