Data Retention Policy

Data Retention Policy

1. Purpose

This Data Retention Policy outlines how eShipz retains and manages customer data on its platform. The policy is designed to enhance data security, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain platform performance.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all eShipz customers and covers all data generated, processed, or stored within the eShipz platform, including but not limited to shipment data, order details, tracking information, reports, and related operational records.

3. Policy Overview

To strengthen security and compliance standards, eShipz has updated its data retention practices.

Effective Date: February 10, 2025

From this date onward, eShipz will retain customer data for a maximum period of one (1) year.

4. Data Retention Period

  • eShipz will retain data for up to 12 months from the date of data creation.

  • Any data older than one year will be automatically removed from the platform.

  • Once removed, such data will no longer be accessible, retrievable, or viewable through the eShipz application or reports.

5. Applicability

  • This policy applies uniformly to all eShipz customers, without exception.

  • It covers all modules and features available on the eShipz platform.

6. Customer Responsibility

Customers are advised to:

  • Periodically download and securely store any historical data required for business, audit, or compliance purposes.

  • Ensure internal processes are aligned with this data retention timeframe.

7. Security and Compliance

This policy update is part of eShipz’s ongoing efforts to:

  • Reduce data exposure risks

  • Improve system performance

  • Align with industry best practices and applicable data protection regulations

8. Policy Updates

eShipz reserves the right to modify this Data Retention Policy as required by legal, regulatory, or operational needs. Any changes will be communicated in advance through official channels.

9. Contact Information

For questions or clarifications regarding this policy, customers may reach out to the eShipz support team through the official support channels.

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