AWS CLI Privacy Policy

This policy explains how AWS collects, uses, and shares your personal information when using AWS CLI tools.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • AWS access key credentials used for CLI configuration
  • Command activity logs (not personally identifiable by default)
  • Account information for service billing and support

2. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

  • • Provide and improve AWS CLI features
  • • Verify account activity for security purposes
  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • • Personalize your experience
  • • Communicate service updates

3. Data Sharing

AWS does not sell personal data. Information may be shared with:

  • AWS internal teams for service delivery
  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Compliance and legal authorities when required

Data Retention Policy

Personal information is stored as long as your AWS account remains active. You can request data deletion through the AWS CLI console at any time.

4. Your Rights

You can access or manage your data via the AWS CLI management console. To request data deletion:

aws iam delete-access-key \ --access-key-id AKIAIOSFODNN7S11223344 \ --user-name my-cli-user

5. Data Security

AWS CLI communications are protected by AES-256 encryption with HSM-backed key management. All activity is logged with audit-ready timestamps.

6. Contact

Have questions about this policy? Reach out via the AWS CLI Support page or email privacy@aws.amazon.com.

This policy was last updated: August 2025