Data Deletion Request
Request deletion of your personal data and account information from StudyTyme
What Data Will Be Deleted
When you request data deletion, the following information will be permanently removed from our systems:
Personal Information
- Name and email address
- Profile information
- Account preferences
- Contact information
- Profile picture
Learning Data
- Course progress and completion
- Certificates earned
- Quiz and assignment submissions
- Learning history and analytics
- Bookmarks and favorites
Activity Data
- Login history
- Device information
- Usage patterns
- Comments and discussions
- Support tickets
Financial Data
- Transaction history
- Payment information*
- Billing addresses
- Refund records
- Subscription details
*Payment details are handled by secure third-party processors
Data Deletion Timeline
Immediate (0-24 hours)
Your account will be deactivated and you will no longer be able to access StudyTyme services.
Within 7 days
Personal information will be removed from active systems and databases. Your profile and learning data will be permanently deleted.
Within 30 days
All data will be removed from backup systems and archives. Complete deletion process will be finished.
90 days (Legal retention)
Some financial and legal records may be retained for 90 days as required by law, then permanently deleted.
Data That May Be Retained
For legal, security, or operational reasons, certain data may be retained even after deletion:
Anonymized Analytics Data
Usage statistics that cannot be linked back to you personally may be retained for platform improvement.
Legal Compliance Records
Information required by law (tax records, fraud prevention) may be retained as legally mandated.
Security Logs
System security logs may be retained for up to 1 year for security and fraud prevention purposes.
How to Request Data Deletion
Option 1: Self-Service (Recommended)
You can request data deletion directly from your account settings:
- Log in to your StudyTyme account
- Go to Account Settings → Privacy & Security
- Click "Delete My Account and Data"
- Follow the confirmation process
- Verify deletion via email confirmation
Option 2: Email Request
Send a deletion request to our privacy team:
Email: privacy@studytyme.com
Subject: Data Deletion Request
Include: Your full name, email address, and account username (if different)
Important Considerations
Alternatives to Full Deletion
Before requesting full deletion, consider these alternatives:
Account Deactivation
Temporarily disable your account while keeping your data for potential future reactivation.
Data Download
Export your learning data, certificates, and course progress before deletion.
Privacy Settings
Adjust privacy settings to limit data collection while keeping your account active.
Selective Deletion
Delete specific types of data (like comments or progress) while keeping your account.
Need Help?
If you have questions about data deletion or need assistance:
Privacy Team: privacy@studytyme.com
Support Team: support@studytyme.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-6PM EST)
Live Chat: Available 24/7 in your account dashboard
For more information about how we handle your data, please review ourPrivacy Policy andTerms & Conditions.