Delete your Snapchat account permanently

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Sources retrieved 21/08/2026 · Review in progress

Deleting a Snapchat account removes Snaps, chats and Memories permanently. Download your data first.

How to delete your account

  1. Download your data first

    Use the app's Download My Data feature to get a copy of your information — the archive is emailed to you.

  2. Open account deletion

    Go to app settings or the accounts portal and choose deleting your account. Sign in to continue.

  3. Confirm deletion

    Re-enter your username and password and confirm the deletion request.

  4. Recovery window

    The account can be restored for a limited time by signing back in. After that deletion is final.

Opt out of AI training

No separate AI-training opt-out is available in this service.

Snap's privacy policy discloses that algorithms and machine-learning models are developed and improved with user information, including conversations with My AI. The policy documents no dedicated opt-out control for model training.

Not enough? Send a GDPR request

Copy the controller contact below and build the letter in your browser. The letter includes an .ics reminder for the one-month response deadline.

Controller contact details

Privacy policy
values.snap.com
Create an erasure request (Article 17) Create an access request (Article 15)

What happens to your data after deletion

By default, Snaps and Chats are deleted from Snap's servers within 24 hours after all recipients have opened them or they expire — unless you save them. Memories content is kept until you delete it. Some information may be retained in backups for a limited period or as required by law.

source: values.snap.com · 21/08/2026

Frequently asked questions

Are Snaps deleted immediately?

Snaps and chats are deleted from servers by default within 24 hours of being opened by all recipients — but anything saved to Memories stays until you delete it or the account.

What happens to Spotlight and Map posts?

Public posts disappear with the account once the recovery window lapses.

What if they ignore my GDPR request?

The deadline is one month (GDPR Article 12(3)). After that you can complain to your data protection authority — our generator produces the ready-made letter.

Sources and verification

Known gaps

These facts could not be verified from a source — we don't guess:

  • Account deletion page The policy links to deletion instructions but the URL was not captured: support.snapchat.com renders article bodies only with JavaScript. The accounts portal link must be verified in a browser.
  • Data export The ”Download My Data” tool is documented, but its portal URL was not captured.
  • Controller postal address The policy names Snap Inc. as the company and links to a DPO contact form without publishing an address. The EEA controller entity must be identified before any address is quoted.
  • AI-training opt-out It needs checking whether the app settings offer My AI data controls that the policy does not document.

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This is general guidance, not legal advice.