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Account deletion permanently deletes identifying information

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Account deletion produces two distinct outcomes depending on data type: permanent deletion for identifying information and anonymization for other data, with the scope of each governed by a separate policy document.

Interpretive note: The distinction between 'identifying information' that is deleted and 'other data' that is anonymized is referenced but not defined within this excerpt; the data retention policy governs that boundary.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

A user who deletes their account will have identifying information permanently deleted, but other data will be anonymized rather than deleted, with the specifics determined by Discord's data retention policy.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

Skillshare Medium

When you are asked to provide information, you may decline to do so; but if you choose not to provide information that is necessary to provide some of our Services, you may not be able to use those Services.

Anthropic Medium

the right to request that we delete personal data collected from you when you use our Services, subject to certain exceptions.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Deleting your account permanently deletes identifying information and anonymizes other data as described in our data retention policy.

— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Discord Privacy Policy
Entity
Discord
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-022274
Document ID
CA-D-00080
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d3e41efb5a2cc0f3d9b9521510af1444eae8c5f3ecb3314f5d8a83a463b432e5
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Discord
Document: Discord Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-022274
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:13:36 UTC
SHA-256: d3e41efb5a2cc0f3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-022274/account-deletion-permanently-deletes-identifying-information/
Accessed: July 12, 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 Discord's Account deletion permanently deletes identifying information clause do?

Account deletion produces two distinct outcomes depending on data type: permanent deletion for identifying information and anonymization for other data, with the scope of each governed by a separate policy document.

How does this clause affect you?

A user who deletes their account will have identifying information permanently deleted, but other data will be anonymized rather than deleted, with the specifics determined by Discord's data retention policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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