Data Residency
Understand where your DZDESK data is stored and processed.
Data Location
Primary Storage
DZDESK data is stored in:
- Microsoft Azure data centers
- Region based on tenant configuration
- Redundant storage within region
Available Regions
| Region | Location | Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| West Europe | Netherlands | GDPR |
| North Europe | Ireland | GDPR |
| Turkey | Coming soon | KVKK |
Data Types and Location
| Data Type | Storage Location |
|---|---|
| User data | Primary region |
| Request data | Primary region |
| Attachments | Primary region |
| Backups | Same region + geo-redundant |
| Logs | Primary region |
Data Sovereignty
Regulatory Compliance
Data residency supports:
- KVKK (Turkish data protection)
- GDPR (European data protection)
- Local data sovereignty laws
No Cross-Border Transfer
By default:
- Data stays in selected region
- No unauthorized transfers
- Processing in same region
Exceptions
Data may cross borders for:
- User-initiated exports
- Explicitly configured integrations
- Support with user consent
Multi-Tenant Isolation
Tenant Separation
Each tenant has:
- Isolated database schema
- Separate encryption keys
- No data mixing
Resource Isolation
- Dedicated resources per tenant
- No shared data access
- Logical and physical separation
Backup Locations
Primary Backups
- Same region as production
- Multiple availability zones
- Immediate restore capability
Geo-Redundant Backups
- Optional second region
- Disaster recovery
- Same compliance region
CDN and Edge
Static Content
Static resources may use:
- Azure CDN
- Edge caching
- Cached in multiple locations
Dynamic Data
All dynamic data:
- Never cached at edge
- Always from origin
- Region-specific routing
Verification
Confirming Your Region
- Go to Settings > Tenant
- View Data Region field
- Displays current storage location
Audit Trail
Data access logged:
- Who accessed
- From where
- When
Compliance Documentation
Available Upon Request
- Data processing locations
- Sub-processor list
- Data flow diagrams
- Compliance certificates
Contact
For compliance inquiries:
- Contact your account manager
- Email: compliance@dzdesk.com
Related Topics
- Encryption - Data protection
- KVKK/GDPR Notes - Regulatory compliance
- Backups & Retention - Backup policies