Data Retention
Hold data for exactly as long as you should
Compliance often comes down to retention: keeping the right data long enough, and not keeping other data too long. Metorial lets you configure retention across the data it stores, from session logs and tool calls to audit logs, with different policies for different kinds of data. You can satisfy auditors without holding more than you need.
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Match retention to your rules.
Configure how long data is kept so it lines up with your compliance requirements.
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Set policies per data type.
Keep audit logs longer where you need a lasting record, and high-volume data like session logs and tool calls shorter, instead of one blanket rule.
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Scale to enterprise needs.
Enterprise customers can retain data for a year or more to meet serious regulatory requirements.
How retention works
Retention on your terms
- Retention policiesCustomizable
- Per data typeLong or short
- Enterprise retentionA year or more
- Compliance-readyYes
Set your retention period. Vary it by data type. Meet your compliance rules. Keep only what you need.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about data retention and how they fit into governed AI agent infrastructure.
Can I customize data retention?
Yes. Retention policies are customizable. You can keep data for the period your compliance requirements call for.Can different data have different retention?
Yes. You can configure both long and short retention policies for different types of data, rather than applying one blanket rule.How long can data be retained?
Enterprise customers can retain data for a year or more, which supports serious regulatory and compliance requirements.What data does retention apply to?
Retention controls apply across the data Metorial stores, including session logs, tool calls, observability data, and audit logs. You can keep each type as long as needed and export it for compliance.Can I keep audit logs longer than other data?
Yes. You can set different retention for different data types. Longer-lived records like audit logs can be kept well beyond high-volume data such as session logs and tool calls.Is retention part of governance?
Yes. It's one of Metorial's governance controls, alongside access control and audit logging, and is available as part of on-prem for all customers.