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Delete Your Wakao Account
We understand that you may want to delete your Wakao account. This page provides you with complete information about the account deletion process, what data will be removed, and how to proceed.
⚠️ Important Warning: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Once you delete your account, all your data, including activities, messages, and connections, will be permanently removed.
What Happens When You Delete Your Account
When you delete your Wakao account, the following data will be permanently removed:
- Profile Information: Your name, email, profile picture, and bio
- Activities: All activities you've created or joined
- Messages: All chat messages and conversations
- Connections: Your friend list and social connections
- Preferences: App settings and notification preferences
- Location Data: Saved locations and location history
- Media: Photos and videos you've shared
How to Delete Your Account
1Access Account Settings
Open the Wakao app and navigate to your profile. Tap on the settings icon (gear icon) to access your account settings.
2Find Account Management
Scroll down to find the "Account Management" or "Privacy & Security" section in your settings.
3Select Delete Account
Look for the "Delete Account" option. You may need to scroll down or look in the "Advanced" or "Danger Zone" section.
4Confirm Deletion
The app will ask you to confirm your decision. You may be required to:
- Type "DELETE" to confirm
- Enter your password
- Answer a security question
5Final Confirmation
After confirmation, your account will be scheduled for deletion. The process may take up to 30 days to complete.
💡 Tip: Before deleting your account, consider downloading your data first. You can request a copy of your data from the account settings.
Alternative: Deactivate Your Account
If you're not sure about permanently deleting your account, you can choose to deactivate it instead:
- Your profile will be hidden from other users
- You won't receive notifications
- Your data will be preserved
- You can reactivate your account anytime by logging back in
Data Retention Policy
After account deletion, Wakao follows these data retention practices:
- Immediate Removal: Personal information and content are removed within 24-48 hours
- Backup Cleanup: Data from backups is removed within 30 days
- Analytics Data: Anonymized usage statistics may be retained for up to 2 years
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
What Data Cannot Be Deleted
Some data may be retained for legal or technical reasons:
- Transaction records (if applicable)
- Data required for legal compliance
- Anonymized analytics data
- Data that has been shared publicly and cached by search engines
Recovery After Deletion
🚫 No Recovery: Account deletion is permanent. Once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered. You would need to create a new account if you want to use Wakao again.
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Privacy and Security
Your privacy and security are important to us. The account deletion process is designed to:
- Protect your personal information
- Ensure complete data removal
- Comply with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Maintain platform security
✅ Secure Process: Your account deletion request is processed securely and all personal data is permanently removed according to our privacy policy.
Last updated: January 30, 2025