Retention
ConceptsRetention is how long DocLD keeps your documents, indexed chunks, and related data. Retention policies help with compliance, storage costs, and data lifecycle—defining when content is deleted or archived.
What Retention Covers
| Data | Typical controls |
|---|---|
| Documents | How long uploaded files and parsed content are stored |
| Vector index | How long chunks remain in the vector index |
| Chat history | How long session and conversation data are kept |
| Audit logs | How long audit log entries are retained |
Policies may be set at the organization or knowledge base level. When retention expires, documents or chunks may be removed from search and from storage; behavior depends on your plan and settings.
Related Concepts
Document and knowledge base scope what is retained. Audit log retention supports compliance. Check the dashboard and docs for retention options for your account.