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How to Delete Your SurveyMonkey Account

Learn how to delete your SurveyMonkey account. Step-by-step instructions and additional information provided.

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Contact SurveyMonkey support through the website or email.

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Step 2

Provide your account details and the reason for deletion.

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Step 3

SurveyMonkey will process your request and delete your account within 30 days.

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of all surveys and data
  • Cancellation of paid subscription

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: 90 days
  • Founded: 1999
  • Monthly users: 25 million
  • Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, United States
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to delete my SurveyMonkey account?

Your account will be deleted within 30 days of your request being processed.

Can I recover my account after it has been deleted?

No, once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

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

SurveyMonkey states a data retention period of 90 days after account deletion. Back-ups and statutory records can fall outside that figure, so request written confirmation from support if you need certainty.

Can I recover my SurveyMonkey account after deleting it?

The stated recovery window is 30 days. Once that passes the deletion is permanent and the account cannot be restored.

What will I lose if I delete my SurveyMonkey account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of all surveys and data; Cancellation of paid subscription. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

Is SurveyMonkey GDPR and CCPA compliant?

SurveyMonkey 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 SurveyMonkey?

Common alternatives include Typeform, Google Forms, Qualtrics. If you are switching because of how SurveyMonkey handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is SurveyMonkey based?

SurveyMonkey is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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