Understanding what data we keep and for how long.Documentation Index
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Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Schema metadata | Account lifetime | Current state of your assets |
| Schema change history | 90 days | Historical diffs |
| Alert history | 90 days | Past alert triggers |
| Audit logs | 1 year | Who did what, when |
| Database credentials | Until deleted | Encrypted, you control |
Extended Retention (Enterprise)
Enterprise customers can customize retention:| Data Type | Standard | Enterprise Options |
|---|---|---|
| Change history | 90 days | Up to 2 years |
| Alert history | 90 days | Up to 2 years |
| Audit logs | 1 year | Up to 7 years |
What Happens When Data Expires
When data exceeds its retention period:- Automatic deletion - No action required from you
- Soft delete first - Data marked for deletion
- Permanent removal - Purged from all systems within 30 days
- Backup cleanup - Removed from backups on next rotation
Account Deletion
When you close your account:- All data marked for deletion immediately
- Schema metadata, history, and credentials deleted
- Audit logs retained for 30 days (legal/compliance)
- Complete removal within 30 days of account closure
- Go to Settings → Account
- Click Delete Account
- Confirm deletion
- You’ll receive confirmation email when complete
Data Export
Before deletion, export your data:- Go to Settings → Data Export
- Select what to export:
- Asset inventory (CSV)
- Change history (CSV)
- Alert history (CSV)
- Click Export
- Download within 7 days
GDPR Right to Erasure
EU customers can request data deletion:- Email privacy@anomalyarmor.ai
- Include your account email
- Specify what data to delete
- We’ll respond within 30 days
- All metadata associated with your account
- Audit logs (after legal retention period)
- Any PII in our systems
- Anonymized usage statistics
- Billing records (legal requirement)
Compliance Certifications
Our retention practices support:- GDPR - DPA available
- HIPAA - BAA available
Common Questions
How long does AnomalyArmor keep my schema change history?
90 days on Starter, Growth, and Professional plans. Enterprise customers can extend to up to 2 years. See Retention Periods for the full breakdown.How long are audit logs retained?
1 year by default. Enterprise customers can configure retention up to 7 years for compliance programs that require longer windows. Audit logs are stored in immutable encrypted storage.What happens to my data when I close my account?
Metadata, change history, and database credentials are marked for deletion immediately, and fully purged within 30 days. Audit logs are retained for 30 days after closure for legal and compliance purposes, then deleted.How do I submit a GDPR right-to-erasure request?
Email privacy@anomalyarmor.ai with your account email and what you want deleted. We respond within 30 days. Anonymized usage statistics and billing records are kept as required by law. See GDPR Right to Erasure.Can I export my data before deletion?
Yes. Go to Settings → Data Export and you can download your asset inventory, change history, and alert history as CSV. The export link is available for 7 days after it’s generated.When does deleted data actually leave your backups?
Retention deletions are soft-deleted first, permanently removed from primary storage within 30 days, and purged from backups on the next rotation cycle. Account closures follow the same 30-day hard-delete window.See Also
Data Handling
What data we access
Security Overview
Full security documentation