How long SwiftCruit keeps different categories of data, and what can extend that period.
This schedule summarizes the retention periods already committed to in our Security Policy, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy, gathered in one place for reference. Where a period is described as a default, it can be extended in the circumstances noted.
| Data Class | Default Retention | Extended Retention Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Proctoring evidence (webcam/screen captures, integrity-event logs) | 90 days, then securely deleted | Up to 12 months if flagged for review, disputed, requested by the recruiting company, or under legal hold |
| Assessment data (code submissions, test results, performance metrics) | 5 years | Longer only where required by law |
| User account data | Deleted within 30 days of a closure request | Longer where a legal hold applies |
| Access & system logs | 90 days | Longer where needed for an active security investigation |
| Consent record (cookie_consent cookie) | 180 days, then re-prompted | N/A - resets automatically |
| Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years | N/A - governed by the analytics provider |
| Analytics cookies (PostHog, incl. session replay) | Up to 1 year | N/A - governed by the analytics provider |
| Marketing tracker (Apollo.io) | Up to 1 year | N/A - only loads after marketing consent |
| Data collected from a child under 13 | Deleted immediately upon discovery | N/A |
You can ask us to delete your data before these periods elapse, subject to legal retention requirements, through our data request process.
We may update this schedule as our practices change. The most current version will always be available on our website.
Last updated: January 2026