The MIN_DATA_RETENTION_TIME_IN_DAYS parameter is set at the account level. This parameter determinesthe minimum number of days Snowflake retains historical data for Time Travel operations

To load local files into Snowflake:
* First, use the PUT command to upload files from local storage to an internal stage .
* Then, use the COPY INTO < table > command to load data from the internal stage into the table.
Reference:
Snowflake Docs: Loading Data from Local Files

The factors that impact storage costs in Snowflake include the account type (Capacity or On Demand) and the cloud region used by the account.These factors determine the rate at which storage is billed, with different regions potentially having different rates3.

A user with the OWNERSHIP privilege on a user object or the CREATE USER privilege on the account can create or manage other users in a Snowflake account56.