How long does Photonza keep event photos?

Answer·Last updated: ·By Ali Mert Güleç

Short answer

Photos can be viewed and downloaded for 30 days after the event ends. After 30 days the event, all photos and videos and all face data are permanently deleted. The event owner should download everything from the dashboard within that window.

What is deleted when

WhatWhen
Photos, videos, moments30 days after the event ends
Face signatures and matchesWith the event; immediately if the guest asks
A guest's selfie signatureAs soon as the guest taps "Delete my face data"

How to back up

The event owner uses Download all in the dashboard to get full-size files. Large events are split into parts of 300 files or 2 GB; if one part fails, only that part is retried.

At a real wedding, 220 photographer shots took about 2.8 GB (originals plus web copies).

Why 30 days?

Photos contain faces and personal data. Data-protection law (KVKK and GDPR) requires keeping data only as long as the purpose needs. Details: data retention policy.

Frequently asked questions

Can the period be extended?

The standard period is 30 days. Contact us for special cases.

Can guests download their own photos?

Yes, unless the owner turned downloads off, guests can download the photos they found within 30 days.

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