Data Retention Policy
One of the core principles of RedactionPDF is that your files do not stick around longer than necessary. Every file uploaded — original and redacted — is automatically deleted after a defined retention window.
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How Retention Works
Free Tier: 1 Hour
Free users: both the original PDF and the redacted version are available for up to 1 hour after processing is complete.
Download Window
You should download your redacted PDF within the retention window. After download, the file is scheduled for deletion. No copies remain on our servers after the window closes.
Automatic Deletion
Deletion is automatic and cannot be undone. When the retention period expires, both files are permanently removed from our infrastructure. We cannot recover them.
No Extension
The retention window cannot be extended. If you need more time, we recommend downloading your redacted PDF immediately after processing.
What Gets Deleted
What We Never Keep
Download Your Redacted PDF Promptly
The retention window is short by design. Make sure to download your redacted PDF as soon as it is ready. Once deleted, files cannot be recovered.
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