What should I do if I want my account permanently deleted?

What should I do if I want my account permanently deleted?

Request permanent account deletion

To permanently delete your account, send an email to our support team with the following details:

  1. Subject: Account deletion request
  2. Your full name as shown on the account
  3. Account email address
  4. Confirmation statement: A sentence such as “Please delete my account permanently.”
  5. Optional: Brief reason for deletion

Before you request deletion, please note:

  • Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
  • Back up any data or records you want to keep before requesting deletion.
  • We may need to verify your identity before processing the request; this can require a follow-up email.
  • You will receive an email confirmation once your account has been deleted.

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