1. Retention schedule
| Data type | Retention |
|---|---|
| Amazon Information (non-PII) | Only as long as needed to provide services; maximum 18 months |
| Buyer PII | Not collected |
| Security logs | Minimum 12 months |
| Account and contact data | Duration of the relationship, plus as required by law |
| Backups | Rotated and encrypted |
2. Deletion triggers
We securely delete all Amazon Information, including from live systems, within 30 days when:
- the seller revokes authorization;
- the service agreement ends;
- Amazon requests deletion; or
- our access is otherwise no longer authorized.
Deletion follows NIST SP 800-88 media sanitization guidelines. Data is retained beyond this only where required by law, tax or regulation, and then only in encrypted storage.
3. How to request deletion
Email germbudllc@gmail.com with your Seller ID and company name. We confirm in writing when deletion is complete.
4. How to revoke access in Seller Central
- Sign in to Seller Central.
- Open Apps and Services → Manage Your Apps.
- Find the GermData application and select Remove / Revoke.
- For advertising data, email us and we will revoke the advertising authorization and delete the stored tokens; you can also remove our application's access from your Amazon account's third-party app settings.
- Alternatively, email germbudllc@gmail.com and we will disconnect the application for you.