# Claude Code Automatically Deletes Context History After 30 Days

Anthropic's Claude Code assistant now automatically deletes user context history from local devices after 30 days. The change affects users who rely on persistent conversation records for coding assistance. This policy shift raises concerns about data retention and workflow continuity for developers using the tool.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/data-usage) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0000