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How to Delete Your About.me Account

Learn how to delete your About.me account and remove your profile and personalized URL. Follow our step-by-step guide for a seamless account deletion.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes đŸ›Ąī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

1. Log in to your About.me account.

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Step 2

2. Navigate to 'Account Settings' through the user menu.

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Step 3

3. Locate the 'Delete Account' option in the settings page.

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Step 4

4. Click on 'Delete My Account.'

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Step 5

5. Confirm your decision by entering your password and completing the prompts.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • Account login
  • Password confirmation

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of your About.me profile and personalized URL
  • Loss of connected links and integrations
  • Account cannot be recovered after 30 days

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: 90 days after deletion
  • Founded: 2010
  • Monthly users: 1M+
  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your About.me account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated easy — most people can do it in a few minutes). After deletion: loss of your about.me profile and personalized url; loss of connected links and integrations; account cannot be recovered after 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my account after deletion?

No, once your account is deleted and the 30-day recovery period has passed, it cannot be restored.

What happens to my profile URL after account deletion?

Your personalized About.me URL will no longer be active, and it may become available for others to use.

How long does About.me retain my data after account deletion?

About.me retains your data for up to 90 days after account deletion before it is permanently removed.

Is account deletion GDPR-compliant?

Yes, About.me complies with GDPR, allowing users to delete their accounts and data upon request.

Do I need to contact support to delete my account?

No, account deletion is self-service and can be done via your account settings.

How long does About.me keep my data after I delete my account?

About.me states a data retention period of 90 days after deletion after account deletion. Back-ups and statutory records can fall outside that figure, so request written confirmation from support if you need certainty.

Can I recover my About.me account after deleting it?

The stated recovery window is 30 days. Once that passes the deletion is permanent and the account cannot be restored.

What will I lose if I delete my About.me account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of your About.me profile and personalized URL; Loss of connected links and integrations; Account cannot be recovered after 30 days. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

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