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How to Delete Your Flipboard Account

Flipboard is a social media platform that allows users to curate and share content from around the web. This guide will show you how to delete your Flipboard account.

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Open the Flipboard app.

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Step 2

Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner.

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Step 3

Select 'Settings'.

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Step 4

Scroll down and tap on 'Account Management'.

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Step 5

Tap on 'Delete Account'.

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Step 6

Enter your password and tap on 'Delete Account'.

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of account and data
  • Cannot access saved articles or magazines

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: Indefinite
  • Founded: 2010
  • Monthly users: 150 million
  • Headquarters: Palo Alto, California
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

Go to account management within the app

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my Flipboard account after I delete it?

No, once you delete your Flipboard account, it cannot be recovered.

What happens to my saved articles and magazines when I delete my account?

All of your saved articles and magazines will be permanently deleted when you delete your account.

How long does Flipboard keep my data after I delete my account?

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

What will I lose if I delete my Flipboard account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of account and data; Cannot access saved articles or magazines. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

Is Flipboard GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Flipboard is recorded as GDPR compliant and recorded as CCPA compliant. If you are in the EU or California you can also file a formal erasure request under GDPR Article 17 or the CCPA — that route creates a record you can follow up on, separately from the in-product delete flow.

What are the alternatives to Flipboard?

Common alternatives include Feedly, NewsBlur, Inoreader. If you are switching because of how Flipboard handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Flipboard based?

Flipboard is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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