Data Handling and Retention

Effective date: March 4, 2026

This document defines default retention and processing behavior for Video Context cloud fallback.

Processing Flow

1. User prompt includes explicit per-request cloud consent.
2. Plugin calls cloud analysis endpoint with consent enabled.
3. Gateway checks entitlement and rate-limit, then runs analysis.
4. Temporary upload files are deleted within the retention window.

Retention Defaults

• Raw media upload: temporary only, up to 15 minutes.
• Derived timeline JSON: not stored by default.
• Billing usage events: stored for 30 days.
• API key hash and prefix: stored until revoked plus audit retention.

Residency and Third Parties

• Cloud analysis requests are forwarded to configured model provider only after consent.
• Billing data is processed by Stripe.

User Controls

• Revoke API keys immediately through dashboard key controls.
• Disable cloud fallback by omitting consent phrase.
• Use local-only mode when running local media tooling.