<h2 id="howlongwekeepyourpersonalinformation">How long we keep your Personal Information</h2> <p>Personal information will be stored in accordance with applicable laws and kept as long as needed to carry out the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is permitted or required by applicable law.</p> <p>The retention period for personal information is determined based on the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li><p><strong>Legal and Regulatory Requirements:</strong> We retain personal information for the period required by applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to financial, tax, and consumer protection laws.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Business and Operational Needs:</strong> We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy and to meet our legitimate business and operational needs.</p></li> <li><p><strong>