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Account Deletion Request

We understand that you may want to delete your Fishing Buddy account. This page explains the deletion process and allows you to submit a deletion request.

Important: This action cannot be undone

Deleting your account will permanently remove all your data including fishing spots, catch logs, trips, gear lists, and achievements. This action cannot be reversed.

What happens when you delete your account?

Immediate deactivation: Your account will be deactivated immediately upon request submission.
Data removal: All your personal data, fishing spots, catch logs, trips, and other content will be permanently deleted within 30 days.
Backup cleanup: Your data will also be removed from our backup systems within 90 days.
Confirmation: You'll receive an email confirmation once the deletion is complete.

Alternative options

Before deleting your account, consider these alternatives:

Data export: You can request a copy of your data before deletion
Account deactivation: Temporarily disable your account instead of permanent deletion
Selective deletion: Delete specific fishing spots or catch logs instead of everything

Request Account Deletion

To request deletion of your Fishing Buddy account, please fill out the form below. We'll process your request within 30 days.

Account Deletion Request Form

Email address associated with your account *

Reason for deletion (optional)

Additional information (optional)

I understand that deleting my account will permanently remove all my data including fishing spots, catch logs, trips, and achievements. This action cannot be undone. *

I confirm that the email address provided above is associated with my Fishing Buddy account. *

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

Contact Information

If you have questions about account deletion or need assistance, please contact us:

Email: info@fishingbuddy.io
Subject line: Account Deletion Request
Response time: We typically respond within 48 hours

Data Retention Policy

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. When you request account deletion:

Account data is deleted within 30 days
Backup data is removed within 90 days
Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes

Data Security

Your deletion request will be processed securely and confidentially. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information during the deletion process.