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Here are some frequently asked questions about the Data Lifecycle function:
Deletion rules are available only to users with the CDP Admin role.
The deletion process can take from 1 hour to 10 days, depending on data volume and pipeline sequence.
If a specific source is selected, only event data will be deleted. To delete all types of data, including identifiers, profile attributes, and more, All Sources must be selected.
Archiving a deletion rule will stop its execution once the current iteration completes. If the rule is in progress, it will finish before being archived.
No, you cannot reuse an archived deletion rule.
You can only modify the frequency for a recurring rule and not for one-time deletion rules.
You can pause an active deletion rule. If the rule is in progress, it will complete the current iteration before pausing. For recurring rules, it pauses before the next iteration. You can also resume a paused rule.
Selecting All Sources allows you to delete all attribute types, including event data, identifiers, profile traits, consent data, and marketing preferences.
Advanced filters allow you to set conditions for more precise deletion. For example, if 1,000 records qualify for deletion, you can filter to delete only those with specific attributes, reducing the number of records deleted.
No, the deletion process is irreversible. Ensure all necessary precautions are taken before triggering the deletion rule.
Once records are deleted, they cannot be recovered. Although UCIDs affected by the deletion are stored, the actual deleted data cannot be restored.
When using the event timestamp, the system queries the event table first and then joins the qualified users with other tables for attribute deletion, provided those attributes were ingested by the selected source.
Last modified on February 26, 2026