What happens with all the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes entries once the giveaway is over?

What happens with all the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes entries once the giveaway is over?

PCH maintains entry information throughout the time periods that match up to the ongoing giveaways that have been assigned to your entry. After such time, entry information is processed under applicable record retention and security guidelines.

Entries to our sweepstakes usually provide the opportunity to enter and win many different giveaways. 

Full details on each giveaway assigned to your entry can be found in the "Sweepstakes Facts" pamphlet found in our promotions or under the "Official Rules and "Sweepstakes Facts" links at the top of your online entries.