Data Retention and Deletion Protocols
Information collected through cookies and direct user submissions is retained only for the duration necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this policy, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized to prevent identification. Session cookies expire immediately upon closing the browser window, whilst persistent cookies remain active for periods ranging from 30 days (preference cookies) to 24 months (analytics cookies), with automatic deletion occurring at the end of the designated lifespan. Personal data associated with inactive accounts—defined as profiles with no login activity for 36 consecutive months—is flagged for review and subsequently purged from active databases unless ongoing legal obligations mandate extended retention.
Financial transaction records are preserved for a minimum of 7 years following the last account activity, aligning with statutory requirements imposed by anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and tax authorities in jurisdictions where the platform operates. Upon account closure initiated by the user or platform administrators, personal identifiers (names, email addresses, phone numbers) are deleted within 30 days, whilst anonymized statistical data derived from user interactions may be retained indefinitely for historical analysis and service improvement purposes. Users seeking expedited data deletion outside standard retention schedules can submit formal requests to the DPO, accompanied by verification of identity and justification for accelerated processing. Automated deletion scripts run monthly to ensure compliance with retention policies, with audit logs maintained to document all data purging activities for regulatory review.