Data Retention Policy
Learn how long we keep your data, why we retain it, and how you can manage or delete your personal information.
Our Data Retention Principles
We only collect and retain data that is necessary for our services and legal obligations.
Data is retained only for the specific purposes for which it was collected.
Personal data is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes.
We clearly communicate our retention practices and provide easy access to your data.
Data Retention Periods
Examples of data included:
Examples of data included:
Examples of data included:
Examples of data included:
Examples of data included:
Examples of data included:
Legal Basis for Data Retention
Tax Records
IRS requires 7-year retention for financial records
Employment Records
Federal law requires retention of employment-related data
Communications
Legal discovery and compliance requirements
Service Improvement
Analytics help us improve user experience
Security & Fraud Prevention
Protecting users and preventing abuse
Community Value
Preserving valuable community resources and discussions
Automated Data Deletion
Scheduled Reviews
Monthly automated reviews identify data eligible for deletion
Secure Deletion
Data is securely overwritten and removed from all systems and backups
Verification
Deletion is verified across all systems including backups and archives
Your Data Rights
You can request a copy of all personal data we have about you.
- • Complete data export in machine-readable format
- • Includes all account and activity data
- • Delivered within 30 days
- • Free of charge
You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
- • Account and profile information
- • Personal communications
- • Marketing and preference data
- • Some data may be anonymized instead of deleted
Special Circumstances
In some cases, we may need to retain data longer than our standard periods:
- • Active legal proceedings or investigations
- • Regulatory inquiries or audits
- • Fraud prevention and security incidents
- • Disputed transactions or chargebacks
We may delete data earlier than scheduled in these situations:
- • User requests deletion (where legally permissible)
- • Data is no longer needed for its original purpose
- • System migrations or technology changes
- • Privacy law requirements for earlier deletion
Questions About Data Retention?
Email:
privacy@single-parent-resources.com
Mail:
Privacy Officer
Single Parent Resources
123 Privacy Lane
Data City, DC 12345
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