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Data Retention Policy

Find out how long we retain your data and what happens to it during this period. This helps ensure transparency about storage duration and your rights.

Retention Periods by Data Type

Data Category Retention Period Storage Purpose
Support Interactions 18 months Service resolution and case continuity
Device Diagnostic Data 6 months Issue resolution and system optimization
Anonymous Usage Stats 2 years Service improvements and trend analysis
Notification Tokens Until account deletion Cross-device session management

Regulatory Compliance

GDPR Compliance

We maintain your data for 18 months to ensure proper case resolution, with options for premature deletion under user control.

CCPA Compliance

Users have the right to require deletion at any time through our data control dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why the different retention periods?

Support data retains the longest due to case continuity needs. Device data is minimized based on technical relevance timelines.

Can I request early deletion?

Yes. Use the deletion tools in our Data Deletion Portal to remove data before retention expiration.

📄 Request Immediate Deletion