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 2. build: `npm run build`
 The compiled dist files will be automatically moved to `/js`.
 
+To fulfill the requirements of data deletion for GDPR, add the following line to your `/etc/crontab`
+or any other cron file:
+```
+@daily www-data /usr/bin/sh -c 'cd /var/www/html && /usr/bin/php cli.php db clean'
+```
+
 ## Extending the Base
 
 ### Adding API-Endpoints