Account Deletion Request
If you wish to delete your Virus Watcher account and associated data, please follow the steps below.
How to Request Account Deletion
- Send an email to [email protected]
- Use the subject line: DELETE ACCOUNT
- Include in your email:
- Your registered username OR
- The email address associated with your Virus Watcher account
- We will process your request within 7-10 business days and send you a confirmation email
What Data Will Be Deleted
When you request account deletion, the following data will be permanently removed from our systems:
- Account Information: Email address, username, profile details, and authentication credentials
- Personal Health Data: Any health information you provided, including symptoms, vaccination status, and health preferences
- Location Data: All location history and saved locations
- User Preferences: Notification settings, saved watchlists, and personalized alerts
- Community Content: Your posts, comments, and community contributions will be anonymized or removed
- Device Information: Device identifiers and associated device data
Data Retention & Exceptions
Please note the following retention policies:
- Anonymized Analytics: Aggregated, de-identified usage data used for research and app improvement may be retained. This data cannot be traced back to you.
- Legal Compliance: We may retain certain data if required by law, for fraud prevention, or to comply with legal obligations (typically for 90 days after deletion request).
- Backup Systems: Data in backup systems will be permanently deleted within 30 days of your deletion request.
- Third-Party Services: Data shared with analytics providers (Google Analytics, Firebase) will be removed according to their retention policies, typically within 30 days.
Important Notes
⚠️ Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
You will lose access to:
- All saved health alerts and watchlists
- Your travel health history and recommendations
- Community posts and contributions
- Premium features and subscription benefits (no refunds)
Alternative: Temporarily Deactivate Your Account
If you're not ready for permanent deletion, you can temporarily deactivate your account within the app:
- Open the Virus Watcher app
- Go to Settings → Account
- Select "Deactivate Account"
Deactivated accounts can be reactivated by logging in again within 30 days.
Questions or Issues?
If you have questions about account deletion or data retention, please contact our support team:
📧 Email: [email protected]
We typically respond within 24-48 hours.
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
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