Overview
At HacoSocial, we respect your right to control your personal data. You can request deletion of your data at any time. This page explains how to delete your data and what happens when you do.
What Data Can Be Deleted?
When you request data deletion, we will delete:
- Your account information (name, email, password)
- Your profile information (bio, location, profile pictures)
- All posts you've created
- All comments and replies you've made
- Your likes and interactions
- Your follower/following relationships
- Your saved posts
- Your notification history
- Your activity logs
How to Delete Your Data
Important: Data deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Please make sure you want to proceed before requesting deletion.
Method 1: Delete Through Your Account Settings
If you have an active account:
- Log in to your HacoSocial account
- Go to Settings
- Scroll down to the Danger Zone section
- Click on "Delete Account"
- Confirm your decision
- Your account and all associated data will be deleted immediately
Method 2: Request Deletion via Email
If you can't access your account or prefer email:
- Send an email to: socialhaco@gmail.com
- Use the subject line: "Data Deletion Request"
- Include the following information:
- Your full name
- Your email address associated with your account
- If you signed in with Google/Facebook, mention that
- A clear statement that you want to delete your data
- We will process your request within 30 days
- You will receive a confirmation email once deletion is complete
Method 3: For OAuth Users (Google)
If you signed in using Google:
- You can revoke access from Google settings:
- Then follow Method 1 or Method 2 above to delete your HacoSocial data
What Happens After Deletion?
Immediate Effects:
- Your account will be permanently deactivated
- Your profile will no longer be visible to other users
- You will not be able to log in
- All your posts and comments will be removed
Data Retention:
We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes:
- Legal compliance: Data needed for tax, legal, or regulatory requirements
- Security: Information related to security incidents or fraud prevention
- Backup systems: Data may remain in backup systems for up to 90 days
- Aggregated data: Anonymized, non-personal statistics may be retained
Timeline
Immediate:
Account deactivated, profile hidden
24 hours:
All user-facing content removed
30 days:
Complete data deletion from active systems
90 days:
Removal from backup systems
Alternatives to Deletion
If you're not sure about permanent deletion, consider these alternatives:
- Take a break: Simply log out and come back later
- Edit your profile: Remove personal information from your bio
- Delete individual posts: Remove specific content instead of everything
- Unfollow users: Customize your feed without deleting your account
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my account after deletion?
No, deletion is permanent. Once deleted, your account cannot be recovered.
How long does the deletion process take?
Immediate deactivation, with complete deletion within 30 days and backup removal within 90 days.
Will my posts be deleted from other users' feeds?
Yes, all your posts, comments, and replies will be permanently removed from the platform.
What if I signed in with Google?
You should revoke HacoSocial's access from Google settings and then request deletion through our platform.
Do I need to delete data from Google separately?
Revoking access from Google only disconnects the connection. To delete your HacoSocial data, follow the deletion methods above.
Will I be notified when deletion is complete?
Yes, if you request deletion via email, we will send a confirmation email once the process is complete.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you have the right to:
- Request deletion of your personal data (Right to Erasure)
- Access a copy of your data (Right to Access)
- Correct inaccurate data (Right to Rectification)
- Object to data processing (Right to Object)
- Data portability (Right to Data Portability)
For questions about your rights, contact us at socialhaco@gmail.com