Why Tables preserve all data
Complete audit trail
Every extraction is permanently recorded, providing:
Proof of when data was captured.
Evidence of historical values.
Verification of changes over time.
Compliance documentation.
Historical analysis
Permanent records enable:
Price tracking over months or years
Inventory trend analysis
Content change monitoring
Competitive intelligence archives
Data integrity
Non-deletable data ensures:
No accidental loss of valuable information
Consistent historical records
Reliable data for reporting
Protection against user errors
Common scenarios and solutions
"I have test data cluttering my Table"
Solution: Use filters to hide test runs
Filter by date to exclude testing periods
Filter by status to show only successful runs
Use "Show Historical Data" toggle to see only latest results
"I extracted the wrong data"
Solution: Run your robot again with correct settings
New extractions don't replace old ones
Filter by most recent date to see only new data
Retrain your robot if needed for different data points
"I have duplicate extractions"
Solution: Use the historical data toggle
Uncheck "Show Historical Data" to see only the latest version
Each unique URL/parameter combination shows once
Perfect for monitoring scenarios with daily runs
"I need to comply with data deletion requests"
Solution: Control access and exports
Remove user access to workspaces with sensitive data
Export and maintain records externally where you can delete
Contact Browse AI support for compliance-related concerns
Think of Tables as append-only databases
Unlike spreadsheets where you can edit cells, Tables work more like:
Transaction logs - every action is recorded.
Version control - all versions preserved.
Audit systems - complete trail maintained.
Features that help manage permanent data
Filtering tools
Hide irrelevant data without deleting
Create custom views for different needs
Export only what you want to see
Historical data toggle
Control whether you see all versions
Reduce clutter from repeated extractions
Focus on current data when needed
Column visibility
Hide columns you don't need
Excluded columns don't appear in exports
Create cleaner views without deletion
Calculated columns
Add status flags to mark obsolete data
Create "ignore" markers for filtering
Enhance data without modifying originals
What you CAN modify
While you can't delete data, you can:
✅ Hide rows using filters
✅ Hide columns from view and exports
✅ Add calculated columns for new data
✅ Export subsets of your data