Account & Data Deletion
How to Permanently Delete Your Account
Members can permanently delete their account and associated data directly within the SunnahSpouse app at any time. Account deletion is 100% self-serve, fully automated, instantaneous, and permanent directly within the application:
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1. Open the SunnahSpouse App
Log into your account on iOS, Android, or Web.
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2. Navigate to Settings
Tap the 'Settings' tab in the bottom navigation bar (gear icon).
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3. Select Privacy & Security
From the settings menu, tap 'Privacy & Security'.
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4. Locate Delete Account
Scroll to the bottom to find the red 'Delete Account' section.
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5. Confirm Deletion
Tap 'Delete Account', type the word DELETE into the confirmation field, and tap 'Confirm'.
What happens immediately upon deletion:
Uninstalled the App? Delete via Web
If you have uninstalled the mobile app and wish to delete your data, you do not need to reinstall the app. Simply log in at https://app.sunnahspouse.com to execute the exact same in-app deletion without needing to reinstall the mobile app.
Data Types & Eradication Schedule
Overview of technical data eradication triggered automatically upon in-app account deletion:
| Data Category | Automated Handling | Timeline |
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| Public Profile & Matches | Immediately removed from suitor feed, search queries, and match history | Instant (Real-time) |
| Personal Photos & Documents | Cloud storage pointers detached and image files cryptographically shredded | Immediate / Within 24h |
| Chaperoned Messages & Chats | Cascade purged permanently from messaging databases | Immediate / Within 24h |
| Wali Pairing Links | Guardian notification links disconnected and pairing records erased | Immediate / Within 24h |
| Database Snapshots | Rolling server backup snapshots overwritten in standard backup cycles | Up to 30 days max |
| Third-Party Store Subscriptions | Managed directly by Apple / Google Play store billing systems | User-controlled via device settings |