Provision record
23andMe · 23andMe Privacy Statement · View original document ↗

Account deletion irreversible process warning

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 297 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

Can the account deletion process be cancelled or reversed?
23andMe warns that the account deletion process cannot be cancelled or reversed.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The irreversibility of the deletion process means that initiating it produces permanent consequences that the user cannot undo, making the decision to delete a final one.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 6356 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If the reader initiates account deletion, the process cannot be stopped or undone.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

You agree that your Tinder account is non-transferable and all of your rights to your account and its content terminate upon your death, unless otherwise provided by law.

Glassdoor Medium

By creating, logging into, connecting, and/or utilizing an Indeed services account to access our services, you agree to Indeed's Terms and acknowledge Indeed's Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Netflix Medium

Members of households with an existing or recent Netflix account may not be eligible for certain introductory Offers.

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Keep in mind this process cannot be cancelled or reversed.

Excerpt from 23andMe's Privacy Statement

Provision details

Document information
Document
23andMe Privacy Statement
Entity
23andMe
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-026181
Document ID
CA-D-00148
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
84a7d427df1aaecf20068443719f4fe644ec63786924fac774f611468fc0435b
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 07:23 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: 23andMe
Document: 23andMe Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-026181
Captured: 2026-07-09 07:23:55 UTC
SHA-256: 84a7d427df1aaecf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/23andme/23andme-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-026181/account-deletion-irreversible-process-warning/
Accessed: Aug. 24, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 23andMe's Account deletion irreversible process warning clause do?

The irreversibility of the deletion process means that initiating it produces permanent consequences that the user cannot undo, making the decision to delete a final one.

How does this clause affect you?

If the reader initiates account deletion, the process cannot be stopped or undone.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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