Effective Date: May 8, 2026
Rising Story USA (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to retaining personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain site functionality.
🔹 Principles of Data Retention
- Purpose Limitation: Data is retained only for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Minimal Retention: We keep personal data only as long as necessary.
- Secure Disposal: When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
🔹 Retention Periods
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active. Deleted within 30 days of account closure.
- Communication Records: Emails, inquiries, and comments are retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes.
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 24 months to improve site performance.
- Legal Compliance Data: Retained as required by applicable laws (e.g., tax or regulatory obligations).
🔹 User Rights
You may request:
- Data Access: A copy of your retained personal data.
- Data Deletion: Removal of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Data Correction: Updates to inaccurate or outdated information.
🔹 Exceptions
Certain data may be retained longer if:
- Legal Requirements apply.
- Security Needs require retention to prevent fraud or abuse.
- Archival Purposes are necessary for historical or research value.
🔹 Updates
We may revise this Data Retention Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.
🔹 Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your rights: 📧 Email: info@risingstoryusa.com 📞 Phone: +1-800-555-1234