Does Intuit store my TurboTax license code?

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Intuit does not store your TurboTax License Code as it typically used during the installation or activation process of TurboTax software. Intuit may store your personal information related to your TurboTax account but the license code itself is not part of the data they retain.

What does Intuit Store Instead?

Except your TurboTax License Code, Intuit does store your other personal information that tied to your TurboTax account such as:

CTax Returns: Intuit store the data of filing tax returns especially when you choose to use TurboTax software again.

Account Details: Stores any information you provide to create or manage your TurboTax account for easy access.

Payment Information: If you've used TurboTax to pay for services or purchased upgrades, store payment information in accordance with their privacy policy.

Why does Intuit Not Store your License Code?

There are few reasons why Intuit doesn't store your TurboTax License Code

Security: Storing your software license code isn't necessary because it is only used for initial activation. Once the software is activated, there is no need to stored at the Intuit's servers.

Privacy: Keeping your software license code stored unnecessarily could be a privacy risk. By not storing it, Intuit helps to ensure that your data remains private and secure your TurboTax account.

Technical Simplicity: No need to retain the license code after the TurboTax software is successfully activated and grant the access to the software.