This Data Retention Policy (“Policy”) explains how Imperfect Labs | India's Biggest Content School & Personal Brand Accelerator manages the collection, use, storage, and deletion of personal data obtained through https://imperfectlabs.net. It is designed to comply with applicable regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Purpose of Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary to:

• Provide services and fulfill contractual obligations
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Support legitimate business operations such as analytics and security

If you have questions about how long specific categories of data are retained, please contact learn@imprfct.io.

2. Categories of Data and Retention Periods

We retain different types of data for different lengths of time:

• Account and Contact Information: Retained as long as the account is active or until the user requests deletion.
• Transactional Records (e.g., purchases, invoices): Retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with tax and accounting obligations.
• Marketing and Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe, opt out, or request deletion.
• User-Generated Content: Retained as long as it remains relevant to our services or until removal is requested.
• Analytics Data (cookies, tracking logs): Typically retained for up to 26 months unless otherwise required.

3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Certain data must be retained longer to comply with legal requirements, including tax, accounting, and fraud-prevention obligations. When data is no longer required for compliance, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

4. User Rights and Deletion Requests

In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, users may request:

• Access to the personal data we hold about them
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of personal data when it is no longer needed or upon withdrawal of consent

Requests should be directed to learn@imprfct.io. We respond to valid requests within the timeframes required by law.

5. Data Security During Retention

While data is stored, Imperfect Labs | India's Biggest Content School & Personal Brand Accelerator implements technical and organizational safeguards including encryption, access controls, and regular audits to protect against unauthorized access or misuse.

6. Data Disposal

When the retention period ends or upon validated user request, personal data will be permanently deleted, anonymized, or otherwise rendered unusable. Secure disposal methods are applied to both digital and physical records.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Data Retention Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations or business practices. Updated versions will be posted on https://imperfectlabs.net, and continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the revised terms.