Keeping character until 2.0 after suspension??

Hey, sorry if this is the wrong place to post this. For various reasons, at least for now, I won't be able to justify paying at this point in time, given how much time I will be able to play for a while. That being said, I really want to keep my character for 2.0. How long is my character data "safe" when it is suspended upon me not paying? Anyone know? Thanks.

Those who quit in September 2010 will find their characters in good health when 2.0 arrives.

I think you'll be fine.

Yoshi-P stated in his live letter from the producer broadcast that it is their responsibility to preserve all player data. You have nothing to worry about.