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How to Delete Your Readability Account

Readability is a read-it-later service that helps you save articles, blog posts, and other web content to read later.

⚡ Difficulty: Impossible 🕐 ~10 minutes 🛡️ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Contact Readability support at support@readability.com and request account deactivation.

⚠️ What Happens

  • All bookmarks and notes will be lost

ℹ️ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: N/A
  • Data retention: N/A
  • Founded: 2004
  • Monthly users: 1.5 million
  • Headquarters: Berkeley, California
  • GDPR: not recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: not recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You can't delete your account, but you can deactivate it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I delete my Readability account?

Follow the steps in the guide above. Start by contact readability support at support@readability, then complete each remaining step to finish deleting your account.

What happens when I delete my Readability account?

Your Readability account and its data are removed. Specifically: All bookmarks and notes will be lost.

Can I recover my Readability account after deleting it?

Readability 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 Readability account?

Deleting your account means: All bookmarks and notes will be lost. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

Is Readability GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Readability is not recorded as GDPR compliant and not 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 Readability?

Common alternatives include Pocket, Instapaper, Pinboard. If you are switching because of how Readability handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Readability based?

Readability is headquartered in Berkeley, California, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

How do I contact Readability to request deletion?

Deletion for Readability is handled by support rather than a self-service button, so email support@readability.com from the address on the account and ask for deletion in writing.

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