Data Retention Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2026 | Last Updated: April 1, 2026
This Data Retention Policy explains how long IndianGadgetFinder ("we", "us", "our") retains your personal data and our procedures for data deletion. This policy supplements our Privacy Policy.
1. Data Categories & Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention Period | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics data (GA4) | 14 months | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Cookie consent preferences | 12 months | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Contact form submissions | 24 months | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until unsubscribe + 30 days | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Comment data | Indefinite (published content) | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Server access logs | 14 days | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Admin session data | 24 hours | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| AdSense advertising data | As per Google's policy | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
2. Deletion Procedures
Upon expiration of the retention period, data is permanently deleted within 30 days. You may request early deletion of your personal data by contacting us at our contact page or emailing hello@indiangadgetfinder.com.
We will respond to deletion requests within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA/DPDPA).
3. Exceptions
We may retain data beyond the stated periods where required by law, for legal claims defense, or to comply with regulatory obligations.
4. Third-Party Data Retention
Third-party services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) have their own retention policies. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details.
5. Contact
For questions about this policy, please visit our Contact page or email hello@indiangadgetfinder.com.