Does Snapchat store data?

Is Snapchat data stored permanently?

Snapchat servers are designed to automatically delete all unopened Snaps after 30 days. Snapchat servers are designed to automatically delete unopened Snaps sent to a Group Chat after 24 hours. Snapchatters can save a Snap in Chat by pressing and holding on it to save while viewing or directly after viewing a Snap.

How long does Snapchat hold your data?

Data Retention Periods Generally, once a Snap has been opened by all recipients, the content is permanently deleted and unavailable. If a Snap is unopened by one or more recipients, it may remain on our servers for up to 30 days. A Snap that has been posted to a user's Story can be viewed for up to 24 hours.

Does Snapchat collect your data?

When you interact with our services, we collect information that you provide to us. For example, many of our services require you to set up an account, so we may need to collect a few important details about you, such as your name, username, password, email address, phone number, and date of birth.

Does Snapchat record everything?

And unlike Facebook and Twitter, which record and broadcast everything you do, Snapchat uses messages that are meant to disappear (learn more about how they actually don't).