If you need to delete your Zenovay account, this guide explains the process and what happens to your data. Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
Before You Delete
Consider These Alternatives
Before permanently deleting your account:
- Downgrade to Free: Keep your account with limited features
- Cancel subscription: Stop paying but maintain account access
- Export data first: Download your analytics for records
- Transfer ownership: Give the account to a team member
What Will Be Deleted
When you delete your account:
| Data Type | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Profile information | Permanently deleted |
| Websites & tracking codes | Deleted, tracking stops |
| Analytics data | Permanently deleted |
| Session recordings | Permanently deleted |
| Goals & funnels | Permanently deleted |
| Team associations | You're removed from teams |
| Billing history | Retained for legal requirements |
What Won't Be Deleted
Some data is retained:
- Billing records (required by law)
- Aggregated, anonymized analytics
- Support tickets (for quality assurance)
Pre-Deletion Checklist
Export Your Data
Download analytics and account data you want to keep. Go to Settings → Account → Export My Data.
Cancel Active Subscriptions
Ensure you've canceled any paid plans first. Go to Settings → Billing → Cancel Plan.
Remove Team Members
If you own teams, transfer ownership or remove members.
Backup API Integrations
Note any API keys or integrations that will stop working.
Remove Tracking Code
Remove Zenovay tracking scripts from your websites.
Account deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed. Make sure you've exported everything you need.
How to Delete Your Account
Go to Account Settings
Navigate to Settings → Account.
Scroll to Danger Zone
Find the Danger Zone section at the bottom.
Click Delete Account
Click the Delete Account button.
Confirm Identity
Enter your password and MFA code (if enabled).
Type Confirmation
Type "DELETE" to confirm you understand this is permanent.
Final Confirmation
Click Permanently Delete Account.
After Deletion
Immediate Effects
- You're logged out everywhere
- Email/password no longer work
- API keys stop working immediately
- Tracking scripts return errors
- Team members lose access to your resources
30-Day Waiting Period
Some data enters a 30-day deletion queue:
- You can contact support within 30 days to cancel deletion
- After 30 days, all data is permanently erased
- This cannot be recovered after the 30-day period
Website Tracking
Your tracking scripts will:
- Stop collecting new data
- Return errors (won't affect your website)
- Should be removed to avoid console errors
Team Owner Considerations
If you own teams or organizations:
Before Deleting
- Transfer ownership: Assign a new owner
- Or dissolve the team: Remove all members first
- Cannot delete with active team: You'll be blocked if you're the sole owner
Transfer Ownership
Go to Team Settings
Navigate to Settings → Team.
Select Transfer Ownership
Find Transfer Ownership in the settings.
Choose New Owner
Select an existing team member.
Confirm Transfer
Both parties must confirm the transfer.
Paid Plan Considerations
Active Subscription
If you have an active paid plan:
- Cancel the subscription first
- Deletion doesn't automatically refund
- See Canceling Your Subscription
Refund Policy
- No refund for partial months
- Annual plans: Contact support for prorated refunds
- Enterprise: Contact your account manager
Data Retention for Legal Purposes
We retain some data as required by law:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Billing records | 7 years | Tax/financial regulations |
| Support communications | 3 years | Quality assurance |
| Legal hold data | Until resolved | Legal requirements |
GDPR Right to Erasure
Under GDPR, you have the right to erasure. Account deletion fulfills this right:
- Personal data is deleted
- Analytics data is deleted
- Deletion is permanent
- Exceptions apply for legal requirements
See Right to Erasure (RTBF) for more details.
Troubleshooting
Cannot Delete Account
You may be blocked if:
- You own teams (transfer ownership first)
- You have active subscriptions (cancel first)
- There's a billing issue (resolve first)
- Account is under investigation (contact support)
Delete Button Not Working
- Ensure you're the account owner
- Clear browser cache
- Try a different browser
- Contact support if issues persist
Need Data After Deletion Request
If you realize you need data after requesting deletion:
- Contact support immediately
- Within 30 days, deletion may be cancellable
- After 30 days, data cannot be recovered
Re-creating an Account
After deletion, you can create a new account:
- Use the same or different email
- All settings start fresh
- No data is recovered from deleted account
- New tracking codes are issued
Enterprise Account Deletion
Enterprise PlanEnterprise accounts have special considerations:
- Contact your account manager
- May require organization admin approval
- SLA contract terms may apply
- Custom data retention agreements honored
FAQ
Will deletion stop charges?
No, cancel your subscription first. Deletion doesn't automatically cancel billing.
Can I use my email again?
Yes, after deletion you can sign up with the same email for a new account.
How long until data is fully deleted?
All data is permanently deleted within 30 days of your request.
Will my website be affected?
The tracking script will stop working. It won't break your site, but you should remove it.
Can support restore my account?
Only within the 30-day waiting period. After that, no recovery is possible.
Next Steps
If you're not ready to delete:
- Cancel your subscription instead
- Export your data for backup
- Downgrade to Free tier