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How to Delete Your New York Times Account

The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. With a worldwide readership of over 100 million, it is one of the most influential newspapers in the world.

⚡ Difficulty: Hard 🕐 ~10 minutes 🛡️ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Go to the New York Times website and sign in to your account.

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Step 2

Click on the "Help" link at the top of the page.

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Step 3

Scroll down to the "Contact Us" section and click on the "Email Us" link.

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Step 4

In the email, state that you would like to close your account and provide your email address and account password.

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Step 5

Click on the "Send" button.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • email address
  • account password

⚠️ What Happens

  • Loss of access to account
  • Loss of access to subscriptions
  • Loss of access to saved articles

ℹ️ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: N/A
  • Data retention: N/A
  • Founded: 1851
  • Monthly users: 100 million
  • Headquarters: New York City, New York, United States
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

Use the form to write to customer services and ask them to close your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I delete my New York Times account?

Follow the steps in the guide above. Start by go to the new york times website and sign in to your account, then complete each remaining step to finish deleting your account.

What happens when I delete my New York Times account?

Your New York Times account and its data are removed. Specifically: Loss of access to account; Loss of access to subscriptions; Loss of access to saved articles.

Can I recover my New York Times account after deleting it?

New York Times allows a recovery window of N/A — if you change your mind within this period you may be able to restore your account. After that the deletion becomes permanent.

What will I lose if I delete my New York Times account?

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

What do I need before deleting my New York Times account?

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

Is New York Times GDPR and CCPA compliant?

New York Times 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 New York Times?

Common alternatives include The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal. If you are switching because of how New York Times handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is New York Times based?

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

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