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How to Delete Your Kickstarter Account

Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform where people can raise funds for creative projects.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes 🛡️ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Contact Kickstarter support and request account deletion.

⚠️ What Happens

  • Loss of account history
  • Loss of backed projects
  • Loss of created projects

ℹ️ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: unspecified
  • Data retention: unspecified
  • Founded: 2009
  • Monthly users: 20 million
  • Headquarters: New York City, New York
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

Deleting your Kickstarter account requires contacting Kickstarter support directly — there is no self-service delete button. After deletion: loss of account history; loss of backed projects; loss of created projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I delete my Kickstarter account?

Follow the steps in the guide above. Start by contact kickstarter support and request account deletion, then complete each remaining step to finish deleting your account.

What happens when I delete my Kickstarter account?

Your Kickstarter account and its data are removed. Specifically: Loss of account history; Loss of backed projects; Loss of created projects.

Can I recover my Kickstarter account after deleting it?

Kickstarter allows a recovery window of unspecified — if you change your mind within this period you may be able to restore your account. After that the deletion becomes permanent.

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

Kickstarter does not publish a retention period for closed accounts. If the timeline matters to you, ask Kickstarter support for written confirmation of when your data is removed, and what is retained for legal or accounting reasons.

What will I lose if I delete my Kickstarter account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of account history; Loss of backed projects; Loss of created projects. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

Is Kickstarter GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Kickstarter 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 Kickstarter?

Common alternatives include Indiegogo, Patreon, GoFundMe. If you are switching because of how Kickstarter handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Kickstarter based?

Kickstarter is headquartered in New York City, New York, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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