Data Governance & Retention
This is where NerveMind beats competitors. Explicit data governance is not optional—it's the foundation.
Memory Lifecycle
Memory in NerveMind follows a structured lifecycle:
1. Episodic Memory (Immediate)
Specific decision events are stored with full context: intent, risk assessment, approval status, outcome.
2. Semantic Extraction (Processed)
Patterns and knowledge are extracted: domain patterns, risk patterns, confidence calibration data.
3. Consolidation (Analyzed)
Memory is consolidated for calibration analysis, pattern recognition, and trust posture assessment.
4. Retention & Expiration (Governed)
Data is retained according to policy, then expired or redacted based on retention windows.
Right to Forget
You have the right to request deletion of your data:
- Immediate deletion: Personal identifiers are removed from decision records
- Anonymization: Audit records may be anonymized for compliance (identifiers redacted)
- Export before deletion: You can export your data before deletion
- Verification: We confirm deletion completion
GDPR / DPDP / CCPA Compliant
Right to forget is enforced, not just promised. The system architecture supports deletion at the data layer.
Selective Redaction
You can request selective redaction of specific data:
- Redact personal identifiers from specific decisions
- Redact sensitive information while preserving audit structure
- Redact voice-derived data (if applicable)
- Redact specific domains or contexts
Redaction preserves audit trail structure while removing sensitive content. This enables compliance without losing accountability.
Retention Windows
Data retention follows tier-based policies:
Starter Plan: 30 days
Decision records retained for 30 days. Audit logs may be retained longer for compliance.
Growth Plan: 90 days
Extended retention for workflow analysis and pattern recognition.
Pro Plan: 180 days
Extended retention for advanced analytics and calibration.
Enterprise: Custom
Custom retention policies based on compliance requirements and business needs.
Audit Preservation vs Deletion
We balance your right to deletion with compliance requirements:
Personal Data: Deleted
Personal identifiers, account information, and user-specific data are deleted upon request.
Audit Structure: Preserved (Anonymized)
Audit trail structure may be preserved for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001) but personal identifiers are redacted. This enables regulatory compliance without compromising privacy.
Aggregate Analytics: Retained
Statistical patterns and aggregate analytics (no personal data) may be retained for system improvement.
Jurisdiction-Aware Storage
Data is stored according to jurisdiction requirements:
- EU data stored in EU regions (GDPR)
- India data stored in India regions (DPDP)
- US data stored in US regions (CCPA)
- Cross-border transfers follow applicable regulations
Enterprise plans can specify data residency requirements.
Data Minimization
We collect only what is necessary:
- No unnecessary data collection
- No data hoarding
- No secondary use without consent
- Automatic expiration of non-essential data
Why This Matters
Most AI systems treat data governance as an afterthought. NerveMind is built with governance as the foundation:
- Explicit retention policies, not indefinite storage
- Right to forget that actually works, not just promised
- Selective redaction, not all-or-nothing deletion
- Jurisdiction-aware storage, not one-size-fits-all
- Audit preservation with privacy, not compliance vs privacy trade-offs