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=== Purging and Archiving Data on the Platform ===

To keep storage requirements to a minimum, perform these actions at regular intervals, using the platform GUI:

:* Audit logs are purged after a retention period which can be configured. 
:* Debug logs used for development are retained for a day.
:* When a record is deleted, it is moved to the Recycle Bin where it is purged after 30 days. 
:* Custom purge mechanisms can be configured for required objects using Calendar based data policies where the logic for purging can be specified using Java code.
:* The platform provides a data export mechanism which can be used for data archiving.
:* Data can also be read using the REST API and saved elsewhere.
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