# 💬general-chat
Zoxsis
Zoxsis·7 replies

Just a quick question about data retention option on general settings. If set, will the conversations be deleted after the selected time, or just user related session data?

Himanshu
Himanshu25/08/2025 13:43

Hi @Zoxsis,

If the data retention option is set, all session-related information will be deleted after the selected time. This includes sessions, session data, and visitor data.

Zoxsis
Zoxsis25/08/2025 13:43

But doesn't include the conversation messages?

Himanshu
Himanshu25/08/2025 13:51

Conversation messages are part within the session itself. So when sessions are deleted, the messages are also removed.

Zoxsis
Zoxsis25/08/2025 13:54

Ok, thank you

Zoxsis
Zoxsis27/08/2025 13:27

@Himanshu, one more question about this: If we select data retetion option to 30 days, will it affect the statistics. In other words does the deleted messages still count to the statistics?

Himanshu
Himanshu27/08/2025 13:55

Hi @Zoxsis,

Yes, it will affect the stats. If data retention is set to 30 days, the data will be deleted. Since statistics rely on that data, once it is removed the statistics will no longer be available.

Zoxsis
Zoxsis27/08/2025 13:56

Ok, thank you