Section 6: Data Retention Policies
Retention Schedule
| Data Type | Retention | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| User accounts | Until deletion + 30 days | Soft delete, then purge |
| Server configurations | Until server deleted | Backed up daily |
| Game server logs | 7 days rolling | User-configurable up to 30 |
| Billing records | 7 years | Legal requirement |
| Audit logs | 90 days | Security events |
| Telemetry/metrics | 30 days | Performance data |
Backup Strategy
- - Daily automated backups of all PostgreSQL databases
- - User-initiated game server backups stored in S3
- - Configuration snapshots on every change
- - 30-day backup retention by default
Data Minimization
Principle: Collect only what's necessary for service operation. No customer game
data is stored unless explicitly backed up by the user.