Complete Document Audit Trail
Track every document interaction with detailed audit logs. Perfect for compliance, security monitoring, and understanding document engagement patterns.
What We Track
Document Views
Every document open, page view, and viewing session with timestamps.
Download Attempts
All download attempts and successful downloads; policy enforcement prevents unauthorized downloads.
User Access
User identification where available, IP addresses, and user agent details.
Time Tracking
Session duration, time spent per page, and engagement patterns.
Real-Time Activity Log
Recent Activity - Pitch Deck Q4 2024.pdf
Document viewed
Shared link viewer • 192.168.1.100 • Chrome on macOS
Page 15 viewed for 45 seconds
Shared link viewer
Download prevented by policy
Shared link viewer • Download disabled by owner
New viewer accessed document
investor@vc-firm.com • First-time access via shared link
Built for Compliance
Audit Reports
Generate CSV reports for compliance teams; PDF reports can be produced via your own reporting tools.
- • Complete activity timeline
- • User access summaries
- • CSV-ready formatting
Tamper-Proof Logs
Tamper-evident design with cryptographic integrity options (roadmap).
- • Timestamped entries
- • Designed to support legal review workflows
Compliance Standards
Designed to support SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA-aligned practices.
- • Data retention policies
- • Privacy controls
- • Audit trail standards
Perfect For
Legal & Compliance
Track document access for legal proceedings, compliance audits, and regulatory requirements.
- • Due diligence documentation
- • Contract review tracking
- • Regulatory compliance reporting
- • Legal discovery support
Sales & Business
Monitor proposal engagement, track investor interest, and analyze document performance.
- • Sales proposal tracking
- • Investor deck analytics
- • Client engagement monitoring
- • Business development insights
Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are tracked in the audit trail?
DocBeacon tracks document views, downloads, time spent, page views, access attempts, link sharing, and all user interactions with timestamps and IP addresses.
Can I export audit trail data for compliance?
Yes — CSV export is supported today; PDF reports can be produced via your own reporting tools for compliance audits, legal proceedings, or internal reviews.
How long is audit trail data retained?
Audit trail data is retained according to your plan's retention policy, with options for extended retention for compliance requirements.
Start Tracking Document Activity
Get complete visibility into document access with detailed audit trails and compliance reporting.