<h3>Before You Delete</h3>
<p>Deleting your account is permanent and cannot be undone. Before proceeding, consider whether you might just want to take a break from the platform. You can always log out and come back later without losing anything.</p>
<p>If you do decide to delete your account, here is what happens to your data:</p>
<ul>
<li>Your profile information is permanently removed</li>
<li>Your reviews will be anonymized but may remain on the platform to maintain review integrity</li>
<li>Any open support tickets will be closed</li>
<li>If you have a business owner account linked, that will need to be handled separately</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Request Account Deletion</h3>
<p>Currently, account deletion is handled through our support team to ensure security. Open a support ticket from the support portal and select the appropriate category. Include your account email address and confirm that you want your account permanently deleted.</p>
<p>Our team will verify your identity and process the deletion. This typically takes 1 to 3 business days. You will receive a confirmation email once the deletion is complete.</p>
<h3>Data Retention</h3>
<p>After deletion, we may retain certain anonymized data as required by law or as necessary for fraud prevention. No personally identifiable information is kept after the retention period required by our legal obligations. For full details, please review our Privacy Policy.</p>