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How to Delete Your Strava Account

Strava is a social network for athletes. It allows users to track their activities, share their progress, and connect with other athletes.

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Log in to your Strava account.

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Step 2

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

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Step 3

Select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu.

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Step 4

Click on the 'Privacy' tab.

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Step 5

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

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Step 6

Enter your password to confirm.

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Step 7

Click on the 'Delete my account' button again.

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • All of your activities will be deleted
  • You will be removed from all leaderboards

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Data retention: Strava will keep an archive of your raw GPS data as uploaded to Strava
  • Founded: 2009
  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, US
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your Strava account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated moderate — takes a bit of digging through settings). After deletion: all of your activities will be deleted; you will be removed from all leaderboards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I delete my Strava account?

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

What happens when I delete my Strava account?

Your Strava account and its data are removed. Specifically: All of your activities will be deleted; You will be removed from all leaderboards.

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

Strava reports a data retention period of Strava will keep an archive of your raw GPS data as uploaded to Strava. Some data may remain in backups for this period after you delete your account.

What will I lose if I delete my Strava account?

Deleting your account means: All of your activities will be deleted; You will be removed from all leaderboards. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

Is Strava GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Strava 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 Strava?

Common alternatives include Nike Run Club, MapMyRun, Runkeeper. If you are switching because of how Strava handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Strava based?

Strava is headquartered in San Francisco, California, US, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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