1. Data Retention Policy Overview

This policy outlines how long we retain different types of data in compliance with GDPR and UK data protection laws.

2. Account Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
  • Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity
  • Deleted Accounts: Data permanently removed within 30 days
  • Suspended Accounts: Data retained for 1 year for appeals

3. Communication Data

  • Messages: Retained for 1 year after account deletion
  • Email Communications: Retained for 3 years
  • Support Tickets: Retained for 5 years

4. Financial Data

  • Payment Records: Retained for 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Transaction Logs: Retained for 5 years
  • Billing Information: Retained for 3 years

5. Technical Data

  • Access Logs: Retained for 1 year
  • IP Addresses: Retained for 6 months
  • Cookies: Retained per Cookie Policy

6. Legal Compliance

Data may be retained longer when required by:

  • Legal proceedings
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Law enforcement requests
  • Safety investigations

7. Your Rights

You can request:

  • Access to your data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability

8. Contact Information

For data retention questions: