Snapchat allows you to capture exactly what it’s like to inhabit the minute. That means most messages—like Snaps and Chats—sent in Snapchat will be automatically deleted by default from our servers after we detect they’ve been opened by all recipients or have expired on our end. Other content, like tale articles, are saved for extended. For detailed information on just how long we shop several types of content, have a look at our Support Site.

We shop other information for longer amounts of time. As an example:

We store your fundamental account information—like your title, telephone number, and email address—and list of buddies unless you ask us to delete them.

We shop location information for different lengths of the time according to just just how exact it is and which solutions you employ. For instance, so we can personalize and improve your experience if you use the Map, we store information about your favorite places for up to 40 days. If location info is related to a Snap—like those conserved to Memories or posted to Our Story—we’ll retain that location so long as we shop the Snap.Read More