AnnaJyoti lets you delete your account and personal data at any time — whether or not the app is still installed on your device. This page describes both methods, exactly what gets removed, what may be retained, and how long it takes.

Method 1 — Delete in-app

Fastest — instant request

📱 Steps

  1. Open the AnnaJyoti app and log in to your account.
  2. Go to Profile → Settings.
  3. Tap Account → Delete My Account.
  4. Confirm by entering your password (or re-authenticating with Google Sign-In).
  5. Tap Permanently Delete.

Your account is deactivated immediately and queued for permanent deletion.

Method 2 — Request deletion without the app

No app required

✉️ Request by email

If you've uninstalled the app or can't sign in, email us from the address linked to your account:

📧 [email protected]

Subject line: Account Deletion Request
Include: the name/email/phone number registered on your account, and (optionally) your reason for leaving.

📝 Or use this form

✅ Request received. We'll confirm by email and complete deletion within 30 days.

What gets deleted

DataOutcome
Name, email, phone number, password/auth credentialsPermanently deleted
Profile photoPermanently deleted
Saved locations/addressesPermanently deleted
In-app chat messagesPermanently deleted
Device tokens (for push notifications)Permanently deleted

What may be retained (and why)

DataRetention reason
Aggregated, de-identified impact statistics (e.g. total meals saved)These no longer identify you and are kept to preserve platform-wide impact reporting.
Transaction/donation records required for NGO audits or legal/tax complianceRetained only as long as legally required, then deleted.
Records needed to investigate fraud, abuse, or policy violationsRetained for a limited period to protect the safety of other users.

Timeline

Account deactivation is immediate. Full deletion of personal data from our production systems and backups is completed within 30 days of a verified request. You will receive a confirmation email once deletion is complete.

Questions?

AnnaJyoti — Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

📧 [email protected]

📞 +91-800-123-4567

See our full Privacy Policy for more on how we handle your data.