CSV intake / choice guide
Compare self-hosted, managed and manual handoff using the same input, processing, destination and retention questions. Take away a synthetic example and a local request brief without asserting unverified contract terms.
Do not choose a “best” option first. Confirm the destination, retention, deletion responsibility, access control and implementation burden. External service terms must be confirmed with the provider.
| Choice | Input | Processing | Destination | Retention / control | Implementation | Fits / does not fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hostedExisting CSV widget | A visitor chooses a CSV on your page | Review, edit and revalidate in the browser | Your approved static host; the widget sends nothing externally | Browser-only; input is not kept after reload or close | Place files, set permissions and run acceptance checks | You need control of the data boundary / you need server-side receipt |
| Managed serviceCSVbox-style category | The provider’s form or intake page | The provider’s specification and contract | A provider account or environment; confirm by contract | Period, region, deletion and access vary; confirm each | May reduce build work, but needs configuration and contract review | You want to outsource operations / unverified retention is unacceptable |
| Manual handoffConfirm before sharing | A person checks the synthetic example and receives it | A person confirms format, destination and deletion deadline | An agreed safe handoff route | Write down the owner, storage location and deletion deadline | Little build work, but repeated review and records are required | Small volume and guided work / recurring large-volume intake |
If sensitive data may be involved: do not paste it here. Confirm destination, access control, deletion and contract terms first.
Map this fictional data to each choice: where it enters, where it is processed and what remains. Do not use customer names, email addresses or tokens.
record_id,status,field,error_message demo-001,success,name, demo-002,failed,email,format check demo-003,unknown,amount,owner confirmation required
The brief contains only your explicit choices and a short implementation note. It is never submitted automatically. Do not enter sensitive information or CSV rows.