Retention Policy

Data Lifecycle Under Control

Define how long license data, logs, and telemetry are retained with configurable policies that balance compliance and storage.

Keep what you need, clean up what you don't—automated data lifecycle management.

What You Get

Configurable Periods

Set retention from days to years per data type

Storage Tiers

Automatic archival to cost-effective storage

Compliance Alignment

Meet GDPR, HIPAA, and other requirements

Automatic Cleanup

Expired data removed without manual effort

Export Before Delete

Automatic exports before data expiration

Policy Templates

Pre-built policies for common regulations

The Problem

  • Data accumulates without cleanup strategy
  • Storage costs grow unbounded
  • Compliance requires specific retention periods
  • No visibility into what data is being kept

The Solution

  • Automatic cleanup based on defined policies
  • Tiered storage optimizes costs
  • Policies align with regulatory requirements
  • Dashboard shows data inventory and retention status

Policy Configuration

  • Define retention periods by data category
  • Set different policies for different products
  • Override policies for specific customers
Retention Policy Editor
Telemetry Data
90 days
System Logs
180 days
Audit Trails
7 years
Webhook Logs
30 days
Storage Tiers
Hot Storage
0-30 days
2.3 GB / 5 GB
Warm Storage
31-90 days
6.0 GB / 10 GB
Cold Storage
90+ days
12.5 GB / 50 GB

Storage Management

  • Automatic migration to archive storage
  • Hot/warm/cold storage tiers
  • Storage usage dashboard

Compliance Features

  • Legal hold to prevent deletion
  • GDPR deletion request handling
  • Audit trail of retention actions
Legal Hold Manager
Active Holds
3
Case #2024-156
Affects 47 records
Litigation Hold
Affects 234 records

How It Works

A simple, secure, and scalable workflow designed for modern systems.

1

Define Policies

Configure retention periods for each data category based on business and compliance needs.

No manual configuration required. Works silently in the background.

2

Automatic Tracking

System tracks age of all data against applicable retention policies.

Designed for compliance, audits, and zero-trust environments.

3

Tiered Storage

Aging data automatically moves to cost-effective archive storage.

No manual configuration required. Works silently in the background.

4

Expiration & Cleanup

Expired data is automatically deleted or exported based on policy settings.

Designed for compliance, audits, and zero-trust environments.

Who This Is For

Compliance Officers

Configure policies meeting regulatory requirements

Documented compliance

IT Administrators

Manage storage costs with lifecycle policies

Optimized infrastructure costs

Legal Teams

Apply legal holds for litigation

Protected evidence

Privacy Officers

Handle GDPR deletion requests

Privacy compliance

Works Well With

Complete System Log

Subject to retention policies

Telemetry Data Collection

Telemetry data retention

Audit Logs & Compliance

Audit log retention requirements

Free Updates

Lifetime updates included with purchase

Complete Documentation

Step-by-step integration guides and examples

Priority Support

Expert assistance via ticket system

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Frequently Asked Questions

What data types can have retention policies?

Licenses, telemetry, logs, audit trails, customer data, and more. Each category can have independent retention settings.

What happens when data expires?

Configurable: automatic deletion, export to your storage, or archive to cold storage for reduced cost.

Can I prevent deletion of specific data?

Yes. Legal hold feature prevents deletion regardless of retention policy, for litigation or compliance needs.

How does this help with GDPR?

Automatic deletion after retention period supports data minimization. Deletion request workflows handle right-to-be-forgotten.