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How to Delete Your RescueTime Account

RescueTime is a time tracking app that helps you improve your productivity and focus.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes 🛡️ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Log in to your RescueTime account.

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Step 2

Click on 'Settings' in the top right corner.

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Step 3

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on 'Delete your account'.

⚠️ What Happens

  • Loss of all tracked data
  • Account cannot be recovered

ℹ️ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: Not specified
  • Founded: 2008
  • Monthly users: 2 million
  • Headquarters: Chicago, IL
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

Use the 'Delete your account' link in the lower right-hand corner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I delete my RescueTime account?

Follow the steps in the guide above. Start by log in to your rescuetime account, then complete each remaining step to finish deleting your account.

What happens when I delete my RescueTime account?

Your RescueTime account and its data are removed. Specifically: Loss of all tracked data; Account cannot be recovered.

Can I recover my RescueTime account after deleting it?

RescueTime allows a recovery window of 30 days — 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 RescueTime keep my data after I delete my account?

RescueTime does not publish a retention period for closed accounts. If the timeline matters to you, ask RescueTime 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 RescueTime account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of all tracked data; Account cannot be recovered. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

Is RescueTime GDPR and CCPA compliant?

RescueTime 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 RescueTime?

Common alternatives include Toggl, Clockify, Time Doctor. If you are switching because of how RescueTime handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is RescueTime based?

RescueTime is headquartered in Chicago, IL, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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