Clearing a file from an attachment cell is not enough. To permanently delete an uploaded file, delete the whole record, then remove any named backups that include that record.
Permanently delete a file from a database
Delete the whole record, not just the file in the cell. Then remove any named backups that include that record.
Clearing a file from an attachment cell without deleting the record does not remove the file from storage.
Delete sensitive documents
For a sensitive document in a database, such as an ID upload:
- Delete the whole record, not just the file in the cell.
- Remove any named backups that include that record.
The file is then removed after at least 7 days, unless another record still uses it.
How long are backups kept
You can keep up to 10 named backups per database, and they never expire. Point-in-time restore goes back 1 day on Free and 7 days on paid plans.
Because named backups do not expire, a deleted record’s file can be kept as long as an older backup that contains it exists. Delete those backups too if you need the file gone.
Need a file removed sooner
If you need a file removed sooner, or need confirmation that it is gone, contact support@zite.com. For security questions, email security@zite.com.
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Last modified on October 22, 2026
