# Data retention policy

As a provider of payment services, Stripe is required to comply with many regulations, including anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering laws. Some of these regulations and laws require Stripe to retain transactional records for a prescribed period of time. You can read more about our underwriting obligations in our [Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy#security-and-retention).
You can also visit our [Privacy Center](https://stripe.com/legal/privacy-center) to learn more about privacy at Stripe.