Delete your accounts. Opt out of tracking. Claim your data.
Step-by-step guides for deleting accounts and opting out of ads and AI training — plus ready-made GDPR request letters. Every guide is based on the service's own pages and shows its source.
Which account goes?
10 services
- AmazonClosing an Amazon account removes order history, addresses and payment methods plus access to digital content. Prepare it carefully.
- FacebookA Facebook account can be deactivated temporarily or deleted permanently. Deletion removes your profile, photos and messages — deactivation only hides them.
- GoogleDeleting your Google account permanently removes Gmail, Drive, Photos and everything in the account. Follow these five steps in order and you won't lose anything important.
- InstagramDeleting an Instagram account removes photos, videos, followers and messages permanently. Deactivation only hides the profile.
- LinkedInClosing your LinkedIn account hides your profile quickly and deletes your data generally within 30 days. Download your data before closing.
- OpenAI / ChatGPTYou can delete your ChatGPT account yourself from service settings, and removal from systems takes at most 30 days. In the EEA the controller is OpenAI Ireland Limited.
- SnapchatDeleting a Snapchat account removes Snaps, chats and Memories permanently. Download your data first.
- SpotifyClosing a Spotify account deletes playlists, followed artists and listening history. Cancel any subscription first.
- TikTokDeleting a TikTok account removes videos, followers and messages permanently. Deactivation only hides the account temporarily.
- X (Twitter)An X account is deleted by deactivating it: the profile disappears immediately and removal becomes final once the restore window lapses.
Generate a GDPR request
If the service's own tools fall short or nobody replies, send a written request. The letter is built entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device.