Core principles
- request data is not used for model training by default
- secrets and similar sensitive values are stripped where possible
- platform data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- retention should match the operational need of the workflow
Direct API vs Observe
The direct API and Observe are different product paths, but the same general rule applies: only keep what is operationally useful, and use project-level controls and data curation intentionally. For the workflow-first entry point into Observe, start with /start-here/observe-quickstart.Recommended operational pattern
- use environments and task IDs to segment traffic
- create long-lived datasets only for the examples you want to preserve
- review retention expectations before broad production rollout