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How to Delete Your Geocaching Account

Geocaching is a fun and challenging outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Learn how to delete your Geocaching account here.

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Send an email to support@groundspeak.com from the registered email address.

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Step 2

Request account deletion in the email.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • Registered email address

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of all geocaching data and history

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: Indefinite
  • Founded: 2000
  • Monthly users: 2 million
  • Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You must email support from the registered email to remove this account. Any outstanding Premium Memberships will not be refunded

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my Geocaching account after I delete it?

No, once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

What happens to my geocaching data when I delete my account?

All of your geocaching data, including your logs, caches, and friends, will be permanently deleted.

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

Geocaching 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 Geocaching account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of all geocaching data and history. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

What do I need before deleting my Geocaching account?

Have the following ready: Registered email address. Having it to hand avoids getting part-way through the flow and having to start again.

Is Geocaching GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Geocaching 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 Geocaching?

Common alternatives include Opencaching, TerraCaching, Munzee. If you are switching because of how Geocaching handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Geocaching based?

Geocaching is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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