Delete your account

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 and verification date.

Services

Each guide covers account deletion, data export, ad and AI-training opt-outs, and the controller contact you need for a GDPR request.

10 services

AmazonClosing an Amazon account removes order history, addresses and payment methods plus access to digital content. Prepare it carefully.Shopping · ~30 min
FacebookA Facebook account can be deactivated temporarily or deleted permanently. Deletion removes your profile, photos and messages — deactivation only hides them.Social media · ~25 min
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.Search & productivity · ~20 min
InstagramDeleting an Instagram account removes photos, videos, followers and messages permanently. Deactivation only hides the profile.Social media · ~20 min
LinkedInClosing your LinkedIn account hides your profile quickly and deletes your data generally within 30 days. Download your data before closing.Social media · ~15 min
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.AI · ~10 min
SnapchatDeleting a Snapchat account removes Snaps, chats and Memories permanently. Download your data first.Social media · ~15 min
SpotifyClosing a Spotify account deletes playlists, followed artists and listening history. Cancel any subscription first.Streaming · ~15 min
TikTokDeleting a TikTok account removes videos, followers and messages permanently. Deactivation only hides the account temporarily.Social media · ~15 min
X (Twitter)An X account is deleted by deactivating it: the profile disappears immediately and removal becomes final once the restore window lapses.Social media · ~15 min

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.