Effective Date: August 12, 2025
At GCShorts, we are committed to managing personal information responsibly and transparently. This Data Retention Policy explains how long we store user data, why we keep it, and how users can request its deletion in compliance with applicable laws such as GDPR and CCPA.
1. Purpose of Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
Provide ongoing services or support
Comply with legal, regulatory, or tax obligations
Maintain accurate business and editorial records
2. Types of Data and Retention Periods
Account Information (name, email, contact details): Retained until the user requests deletion or the account is inactive for 24 months.
Comments & User-Generated Content: Retained indefinitely for transparency and historical record unless the user requests removal.
Analytics Data: Stored for up to 26 months for performance monitoring, after which it is anonymized or deleted.
Email Subscriptions: Retained until the user unsubscribes or withdraws consent.
Legal & Compliance Records: Retained for as long as required under applicable law.
3. Secure Storage of Data
All retained data is stored securely with access restricted to authorized personnel. Encryption and security measures are applied where possible to protect against unauthorized access or breaches.
4. Data Deletion Requests
Users can request deletion of their personal data at any time by emailing:
📧 gcshorts.com@gmail.com
Requests will be processed in accordance with applicable laws and verified to ensure they come from the rightful data owner.
5. Exceptions to Deletion
We may retain certain data despite deletion requests if it is required to:
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our Terms & Conditions
Maintain public-interest journalism archives
6. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in regulations or internal practices. The latest version will always be available on this page with an updated effective date.