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Account Deletion

Account Deletion

If you would like to permanently delete your bookswapp account, follow the steps below. Once your account is deleted, all your data is permanently removed and this action cannot be undone.

Delete Your Account In-App

  1. Open the bookswapp app and sign in.
  2. Open the Settings page (tap the profile icon in the bottom menu → Settings).
  3. Go to the Account section.
  4. Tap "Delete Account".
  5. Confirm the deletion.

Your account is deleted immediately after these steps.

Request Deletion by Email

If you do not have access to the app, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "Account Deletion Request". The email must be sent from the address registered to your account. Your request will be processed within 7 business days.

Data That Is Deleted

When your account is deleted, the following data is permanently removed:

  • Name, email address, profile photo and all profile information
  • All books in your library
  • All swap offers and swap history
  • Messages with other users
  • Ratings you gave and received
  • Notification preferences and app settings

Data That May Be Retained

The following data may be retained for a limited period under legal obligations:

  • Anonymous transaction logs (containing no personally identifiable information)
  • Records required due to a security incident or legal proceedings

This data is automatically deleted when the legal retention period expires.

Before You Delete Your Account

  • If you have any ongoing swaps, complete or cancel them first.
  • Deletion cannot be undone; you can open a new account with the same email address.

Questions

For all questions about data privacy or account deletion: [email protected]