> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dataspike.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Data Retention

> We process data, we don't keep it — check data is deleted automatically in two stages.

In line with the data-minimization principle (GDPR), check data is deleted automatically in two stages. Both timers start from the moment a result is issued (status `completed`).

| Stage         | Retention | Deleted                         | Retained         | API behavior              |
| ------------- | --------- | ------------------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------------- |
| **Raw media** | 30 days   | Video, photos, audio, documents | Analysis results | `file_url: null`          |
| **Results**   | 180 days  | Score, metadata, PDF reports    | —                | Record no longer returned |

* After raw media is deleted (30 days), the analysis results remain and the API returns `file_url: null`.
* After results are deleted (180 days), the record stops being returned and disappears from the checks list.

<Note>
  **Enterprise** — raw-media and result retention windows are configurable by agreement. Talk to your Dataspike account manager.
</Note>