# Data retention and deletion

> How long TulipFarm keeps deleted chats, rows, and files, and what happens when an admin closes a workspace.

Source: https://docs.tulipfarm.ai/security/data-retention-and-deletion/

This page explains what TulipFarm keeps after you delete, archive, or close something.

## Summary

| Item | What happens |
| --- | --- |
| Deleted chat | TulipFarm keeps it for 30 days, then removes it permanently. |
| Archived chat | It stays saved. An archived project chat is read-only. |
| Deleted row | You can restore it for 30 days. |
| File in **Trash** | TulipFarm keeps it until Trash is emptied. It still uses storage. |
| Archived project | It stays readable. Nobody can send messages or change files. |
| Archived workflow | Its history is kept. You can't undo the archive. |
| Closed workspace | Access ends for everyone. TulipFarm keeps the data. |

## Chats

When you delete a [chat](https://docs.tulipfarm.ai/concepts/chats-and-projects/), TulipFarm asks "Delete this chat?" first. After you delete it, TulipFarm keeps the chat for 30 days. Then TulipFarm removes it permanently.

To keep a chat out of your list without deleting it, archive it. An archived chat stays saved. Select **Restore** to make it active again.

Unsent chat attachments expire after 24 hours.

## Rows

You can restore a deleted [row](https://docs.tulipfarm.ai/concepts/tables-and-rows/) for 30 days.

1. Open the table.

2. Select **More table options**.

3. Select **Deleted rows**.

4. Find the row and restore it.

## Files and Trash

**Files** has a **Trash** section. TulipFarm keeps a file in Trash until Trash is emptied.

Files in Trash still use workspace storage. If storage is full, see [Upload problems](https://docs.tulipfarm.ai/troubleshooting/upload-problems/).

## Personal memory

To clear your personal memory, open **Account**. Remove the text under **Personal memory**, then save.

## Leave a workspace

To leave a workspace, open **Settings**, then **General**. Under **Your membership**, select **Leave workspace**. The last admin can't leave until another member becomes an admin.

When an admin removes a member, that member loses all team memberships. To join again, the person needs a new invitation.

## Close a workspace

Only admins can close a workspace. Closing ends access for everyone. It does not erase the data.

> **Caution:** TulipFarm does not promise to restore a closed workspace. TulipFarm also does not promise a date by which it erases the data.

1. Open the workspace menu, then select **Settings**.

2. Select **General**.

3. Under **Close workspace**, select **Close workspace**.

4. Type the exact workspace name.

5. Select the box for **I understand that workspace data is retained, not erased.**

6. Select **Close workspace for everyone**.

For questions about your data, [contact support](https://docs.tulipfarm.ai/troubleshooting/contact-support/).

## Related

- [Who can see what](https://docs.tulipfarm.ai/security/)
- [Workspace settings](https://docs.tulipfarm.ai/admin/workspace-settings/)
- [Manage files](https://docs.tulipfarm.ai/guides/manage-files/)