Data Retention Policy

AMS Foundation retains information only as needed for program operations, legal obligations, security, and administrative purposes.

Data Minimization

AMS Foundation collects only data necessary to administer programs and meet operational obligations.

  • Administer competitions
  • Generate performance reports
  • Support school partnerships
  • Meet legal obligations

Retention Periods

Retention periods depend on the record type and applicable obligations.

  • Student competition records are retained for reporting, recognition, and archival purposes unless deletion is requested.
  • Financial records are retained as required by applicable law.
  • Membership records are retained for active partnership duration and a reasonable archival period.
  • Website analytics are retained in aggregated format.

Secure Storage

AMS Foundation implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Restricted access controls
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

Data Deletion

Upon verified request and where legally permitted, personal data may be deleted or anonymized.