Data Retention Policy

1. Purpose

This Data Retention Policy outlines how Location Science GmbH retains and disposes of personal data in compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Retention Periods

2.1 User Account Data

Retention Period: Until account deletion or 2 years of inactivity
Data Type: User profiles, authentication data
Basis: Contractual necessity and legitimate interest

2.2 Analytics Data

Retention Period: 26 months
Data Type: Usage statistics, behavior data
Basis: Legitimate interest

2.3 Location Data

Retention Period: 0 days
Data Type: User location information
Basis: User consent

2.4 Communication Data

Retention Period: 3 years
Data Type: Emails, support tickets
Basis: Legal obligation and legitimate interest

2.5 System Logs

Retention Period: 90 days
Data Type: Access logs, error logs
Basis: Legitimate interest and security

3. Data Deletion

3.1 Automatic Deletion

Data is automatically deleted after the retention period expires, unless:

There is a legal obligation to retain the data
The data is needed for ongoing legal proceedings
The data is required for legitimate business purposes

3.2 Manual Deletion

Users can request deletion of their data at any time by:

Using the account deletion feature
Contacting our support team
Emailing our Data Protection Officer

4. Data Archiving

Some data may be archived instead of deleted when:

Required by law
Needed for legal proceedings
Necessary for historical research
Required for statistical purposes

5. Exceptions

Retention periods may be extended when:

Required by law or regulation
Needed for legal claims or proceedings
Necessary for public interest archiving
Required for scientific or historical research

6. Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure compliance with changing legal requirements and business needs.

7. Contact Information

For questions about this policy, please refer to our Imprint.

Last Updated: 06.04.2025