Data Deletion (Right to Erasure)
Under GDPR Article 17, you have the right to request deletion of your personal data.
At NepaliExpat, we respect your privacy and your right to control your personal data. This page explains how you can exercise your GDPR right to erasure and permanently delete your account and associated data.
How to Request Data Deletion
Self-Service Deletion (Recommended)
The easiest way to delete your data is through your profile settings:
- Go to your profile page
- Scroll down to the "Danger Zone" section
- Click "Delete Account" and follow the confirmation steps
Manual Request via Email
If you prefer not to use the self-service option, you can request deletion by emailing us:
Include your account email and any relevant details to verify your identity
What Data Will Be Deleted
Account Data
- Profile information (name, email, avatar)
- Account settings and preferences
- Authentication data and session tokens
- Password and security settings
Content Data
- All questions and answers you posted
- Comments and replies to discussions
- Votes and interactions on content
- Event registrations and attendance records
- Marketplace listings and exchanges
- Chat messages and group memberships
Activity Data
- Notification history and preferences
- Follow relationships (followers/following)
- Search history and usage analytics
- Login history and device information
What Data May Be Retained
Under GDPR Article 17(3), we may retain certain data when necessary for:
Legal Compliance
Data required by law (tax records, legal disputes)
Legitimate Interests
Fraud prevention, security and system integrity
Public Interest
Academic research or statistical purposes
Exercise Rights
Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims
Processing Timeline
Immediate
Account deactivation and access restriction
Within 30 Days
Complete data deletion and confirmation email
Ongoing
Periodic review of retained data for continued necessity
Important Notes
Irreversible Action
Account deletion cannot be undone. You will lose access to all your data permanently.
Content May Remain
Public content you posted may remain visible but will be anonymized (author name removed).
Confirmation Required
We may request additional verification before processing your deletion request.
Alternatives to Full Deletion
If you don't want to delete your account completely, consider these alternatives:
Deactivate Account
Temporarily disable your account while preserving your data.
Go to Profile Settings →Need Help?
If you have questions about data deletion or need assistance, contact our privacy team.
Email us at:
Or use our profile page:
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