Data Retention Policy

Issued by Krepling Inc.

Effective Date: 20th June 2025

1. Purpose

This Data Retention Policy outlines how Krepling Inc. (“Krepling”) collects, retains, stores, and deletes data associated with its payment processing service, Krepling Pay. This policy ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements, and provides transparency to merchants and users.

What This Means:

This document explains how long we keep different types of data and what happens to it afterward.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all data collected through Krepling Pay, including:

  • Personal and business account information

  • Transaction records

  • Payment method data (e.g., tokenized card info)

  • Customer support interactions

  • Analytics and behavioral data

What This Means:

This policy covers all the information we collect through our payment platform.

3. Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We retain data in accordance with:

  • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards)

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

  • BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and FinCEN guidelines

What This Means:

We follow global and U.S. laws that regulate how long we must keep financial and personal data.

4. Retention Periods

Data TypeRetention Period
Merchant account records5 years after account closure
Transaction records7 years from transaction date
Tokenized payment credentialsUntil token deactivation or consent withdrawal
Customer service communications2 years
Fraud investigation logs7 years
Website analytics data (non-personal)13 months

What This Means:

We keep different types of data for different lengths of time depending on legal and operational needs.

5. Tokenization and One-Click Checkout

Krepling uses secure tokenization technology to store payment credentials for customers who opt-in to our One-Click Checkout experience. This involves:

  • Replacing sensitive card data with non-sensitive tokens

  • Storing only token references, never actual card data

  • Allowing customers to check out faster without re-entering details

What This Means:

We never store your full card number. If you choose One-Click Checkout, your info is saved securely using tokens.

6. Data Minimization and Review

  • We only retain data that is necessary for compliance, operations, or service delivery.

  • Retention periods are reviewed annually.

  • Non-essential data is deleted or anonymized as soon as possible.

What This Means:

We regularly check what data we store and delete anything we don’t need.

7. Deletion and Destruction Procedures

At the end of the retention period:

  • Personal data is securely deleted using industry-standard tools.

  • Token references are deleted from all systems.

  • Paper records (if any) are shredded securely.

What This Means:

We use secure methods to delete data when we no longer need it.

8. Rights and Requests

Users and merchants may:

  • Request deletion of their personal data (where permitted by law)

  • Request data exports for review or compliance

  • Withdraw consent for One-Click Checkout token storage

What This Means:

You can ask us to delete or export your data at any time, if the law allows it.

9. Exceptions

Certain data may be retained beyond the standard period:

  • In response to law enforcement or regulatory investigations

  • For legal claims, disputes, or audits

  • If required by contract or card network rules

What This Means:

Sometimes we have to keep data longer, especially for legal or regulatory reasons.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Data Retention Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact: Email: privacy@krepling.com

  • If required by contract or card network rules

What This Means:

You can contact us if you want to know more or take action regarding your data.