Account & Data Deletion
You can permanently delete your Nearli account and all associated data at any time, either directly inside the app or by contacting us.
How to delete your account in the app
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1Open the Nearli app and sign in
Make sure you are signed in to the account you want to delete.
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2Tap your username in the top-right corner
This opens the account menu.
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3Select "Settings"
Settings is listed in the account menu.
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4Scroll to "Danger zone" and tap "Delete my account"
This section is at the bottom of the Settings screen.
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5Type your username to confirm and tap "Delete my account"
Deletion begins immediately. You will be signed out and your account and all associated data will be permanently erased.
This action cannot be undone. Once confirmed, your account and
all data are deleted immediately and cannot be recovered.
What data are deleted and what are kept
| Data type | Action | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Profile (username, phone number) | Deleted | None — deleted immediately |
| Active pins and their locations | Deleted | None — deleted immediately |
| Pin images | Deleted | None — deleted immediately |
| Archived (expired) pins | Deleted | None — deleted immediately |
| Comments you posted | Deleted | None — deleted immediately |
| Emoji reactions you added | Deleted | None — deleted immediately |
| Activity history (pin events) | Deleted | None — deleted immediately |
| Follows (businesses you follow) | Deleted | None — deleted immediately |
| Subscription & payment records | Retained by Stripe | Payment records are held by our payment processor (Stripe) for up to 7 years as required by financial regulations. Nearli does not store full card details. |
Can't access the app?
If you are unable to sign in to request deletion yourself, email us at
privacy@hitherlabs.com with the
subject line "Account deletion request" and include your Nearli
username. We will verify your identity and complete the deletion within
30 days.