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Account Deletion

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What it is

Cursor states that users can delete their accounts at any time through the Settings dashboard, with customer support available at hi@cursor.com for assistance.

This analysis describes what Cursor's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The document states account deletion is available at any time without restriction; this is relevant to users exercising data deletion rights under GDPR, CCPA, or similar frameworks, though the document does not specify what data is deleted or the timeline for deletion completion.

Interpretive note: The document does not specify the scope of data deleted upon account deletion, the timeline for deletion completion, or whether data held by subprocessors is also removed.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision states that account deletion is self-service and available at any time from the Settings dashboard; users who want to remove their Cursor account and associated data can do so directly without requiring a support request, though the document does not describe the scope or timeline of data deletion following account removal.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Open Cursor and navigate to the Settings dashboard; select the account deletion option and follow the steps described in the account deletion guide. For assistance, email hi@cursor.com.

How other platforms handle this

Hinge Medium

After your account is deleted, we keep data about interactions you've had on our service to prevent abuse, ban evaders and others in an effort to protect and ensure the safety and security of our service and our members.

Revolut Medium

If you do not have a social security number you may still be eligible to open a limited Revolut personal account. Depending on your immigration status, we may ask you to provide us with a copy of your supported U.S. visa and may limit your access to certain products and features.

Threads Medium

We keep information for as long as we need it to provide our products, comply with legal obligations, or for other legitimate purposes, such as to maintain safety, security, and integrity.

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You can delete your account at any time from the Settings dashboard -- see our account deletion guide for instructions. For additional assistance with account deletion, contact customer support at hi@cursor.com.

— Excerpt from Cursor's Cursor Security Practices

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 17 grants data subjects a right to erasure; CCPA grants consumers the right to request deletion of personal information. The self-service account deletion mechanism disclosed here is relevant to satisfying these rights, though the absence of detail on deletion scope and timeline creates a gap for formal regulatory compliance documentation. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low for the deletion mechanism itself; medium for the absence of stated deletion timelines and scope. Regulators and complainants may seek more specific information about what data is deleted, when, and whether backups or logs are included. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and EEA users have enforceable erasure rights under GDPR; California residents have deletion rights under CCPA. Both frameworks may require more granular disclosure than this page provides about deletion scope and verification. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise agreements should specify data deletion procedures, timelines, and scope upon account termination to supplement this general disclosure. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm that the account deletion mechanism satisfies GDPR Article 17 and CCPA deletion request requirements, including verification procedures, deletion scope across subprocessors, and response timelines.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over consumer data deletion practices and representations about user account control.
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cursor Security Practices
Entity
Cursor
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012007
Document ID
CA-D-00832
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f81380b0de4994eb495b7cf2f92f334ba864a29a36516ad999427f2b5dc9f239
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 17:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Security Practices
Record ID: CA-P-012007
Captured: 2026-05-12 17:00:33 UTC
SHA-256: f81380b0de4994eb…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-security-practices/account-deletion/
Accessed: June 27, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cursor's Account Deletion clause do?

The document states account deletion is available at any time without restriction; this is relevant to users exercising data deletion rights under GDPR, CCPA, or similar frameworks, though the document does not specify what data is deleted or the timeline for deletion completion.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision states that account deletion is self-service and available at any time from the Settings dashboard; users who want to remove their Cursor account and associated data can do so directly without requiring a support request, though the document does not describe the scope or timeline of data deletion following account removal.

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