DATA DELETION
From Jan 7th 2016, additional uploaded data deletion is going to take place on top of that already in place to keep on top of growing storage requirements.
Currently, anyone who has uploaded in the past but hasn't uploaded any data in the past 3 months has all their previously uploaded data deleted but with account details and settings left in place.
From 7th January, anyone who uploads and is not a Supporter will only have 5 days of rolling data retained on the live database system, regardless of how much there is stored.
Similarly, anyone who uploads and isn't a Supporter and hasn't visited the web site in the past 3 months will only have 5 days of rolling data retained, regardless of how much there is stored, on the assumption that the older data is of no interest. There are a fair number of users who appear to have just forgotten they are uploading and have lost interest/never visit the main web site to look at their data, a number going back over 10 months and many more over 3 months....
There is a notice on the main MDWS page for those affected. If you are affected and want to keep your data, then you need to become a Supporter by Jan 7th 2016 if older data is to be retained.
Thanks go to those who have Supported the site to date. The continuous subscriptions from some are much appreciated and it all goes towards the running costs and reducing the operating deficit.