Deleting Your Account
Permanently delete your account and all associated data. This action cannot be undone. Please read carefully before proceeding.
Warning: Permanent Action
Account deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. Consider deactivation if you might want to return.
What Gets Deleted
- Your profile and all personal information
- All messages and conversations
- Session history and recordings
- Connections and relationships
- Skills, endorsements, and reviews
- Saved preferences and settings
- Calendar integrations and data
- All uploaded files and documents
What Remains
- Anonymized usage data (for analytics)
- Reviews you left (attributed to "Deleted User")
- Required legal/financial records (if applicable)
- Support tickets and communications
Before You Delete
- Download your data (Settings → Privacy → Download Data)
- Export important conversations
- Notify important connections
- Withdraw any pending connection requests
- Consider deactivation as an alternative
How to Delete Your Account
- Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account
- Read all warnings carefully
- Select reason for deletion (helps us improve)
- Review what will be deleted
- Enter password to confirm
- Type "DELETE" in confirmation box
- Click "Permanently Delete My Account"
- Check email for final confirmation
- Click link in email to complete deletion
30-Day Grace Period
After initiating deletion:
- Account immediately deactivated
- 30-day waiting period before permanent deletion
- Can cancel deletion during this period
- After 30 days, deletion is final and cannot be reversed
- Email reminder sent at 7 days before final deletion
Canceling Deletion
Within the 30-day grace period:
- Log in to your account
- Click "Cancel Account Deletion"
- Confirm you want to keep your account
- Account fully restored immediately
After Deletion
- Cannot log in or access platform
- Email address becomes available for new registration
- All connections permanently broken
- Cannot recover any data or information
- May create new account with same email after deletion
Alternatives to Deletion
Consider Instead:
- Deactivate: Temporary pause, can reactivate anytime
- Private Profile: Hide from search but keep data
- Vacation Mode: Pause for specific period
- Reduce Activity: Limit availability and notifications
Data Portability Rights
- Download all your data before deletion
- Includes profile, messages, session history
- Receive data in JSON or CSV format
- Process takes 24-48 hours
- Download link valid for 7 days
Need Help?
- Contact support before deleting: support@platform.com
- We may be able to address your concerns
- Chat with retention team about alternatives
- Get help with account issues
Important Reminders
- Deletion is permanent after 30-day grace period
- Cannot recover data once deletion is complete
- Download data before deleting
- Consider deactivation as reversible alternative
- Notify important connections before deleting