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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

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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

Square Medium

You may contact our privacy team with any requests of disclosure, correction, or deletion of your personal information. You may also request suspension of use or suspension of sharing of your personal information with certain third parties.

Google Cloud Medium

You and your organization's administrator can access several types of Service Data directly from Google Cloud, including your account information, billing contact information, payment and transaction information, as well as product and communication settings and configurations.

Notion Medium

If you registered to use Notion's Services with such an email address, but you do not use the Services in connection with your organization...you may transfer your account to a different email address.

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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.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & 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.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

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/provision/CA-P-012007/account-deletion/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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