What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'EMAIL', 'recipient': 'privacy@grammarly.com', 'difficulty': 'EASY', 'action_type': 'DELETE_DATA', 'instructions': 'Email privacy@grammarly.com with your account details and a request to access, correct, or delete your personal data; alternatively, use the privacy controls in your Grammarly account settings.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None} {'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://www.grammarly.com/account/privacy', 'difficulty': 'EASY', 'action_type': 'EXPORT_DATA', 'instructions': 'Log in to your Grammarly account, go to Account Settings, select Privacy Settings, and use the data export feature to download a copy of your personal data.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC has authority to enforce against deceptive claims about honoring consumer data rights under FTC Act Section 5.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}, {'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'California AG and CPPA enforce CCPA/CPRA data access, deletion, and correction rights for California residents.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this User Data Rights and Deletion clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar User Data Rights and Deletion clauses across approximately 1 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

User Data Rights and Deletion — Grammarly

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What it is

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the data Grammarly holds about you, and you can do so through your account settings or by emailing Grammarly.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You can request access to or deletion of your personal data by visiting your account settings or emailing privacy@grammarly.com, though the strength of these rights depends on the laws of your jurisdiction.

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

Email privacy@grammarly.com with your account details and a request to access, correct, or delete your personal data; alternatively, use the privacy controls in your Grammarly account settings.
Export Your Data

Log in to your Grammarly account, go to Account Settings, select Privacy Settings, and use the data export feature to download a copy of your personal data.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

The availability of deletion and access rights varies by location, meaning users outside the EU and California may have fewer enforceable rights to control their personal data held by Grammarly.

View original clause language

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to request access to, update, or delete the information we hold about you. You can exercise many of these rights directly through your account settings. You can also submit a request to us at privacy@grammarly.com. We will respond to your request within the time period required by applicable law.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision engages GDPR Arts. 15-20 (rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection) enforced by EU DPAs; CCPA/CPRA §§1798.100, 1798.105, 1798.110, 1798.115, and 1798.120 for California residents enforced by the California AG and CPPA; and UK GDPR equivalent rights for UK users enforced by the ICO. Other applicable frameworks include Brazil's LGPD (Arts. 17-22) and Canada's PIPEDA for respective user populations. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC has authority to enforce against deceptive claims about honoring consumer data rights under FTC Act Section 5.
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State AG

California AG and CPPA enforce CCPA/CPRA data access, deletion, and correction rights for California residents.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Grammarly Privacy Policy

Entity

Grammarly

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004132

Document ID

CA-D-00456

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.grammarly.com/privacy-policy

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SHA-256

d08a9713ff1dfd27ddd4383c3d20e95b0e83f623b74496507b64d9362c696444

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Grammarly | Document: Grammarly Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-004132
Captured: 2026-04-30 06:25:07 UTC | SHA-256: d08a9713ff1dfd27…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grammarly/grammarly-privacy-policy/user-data-rights-and-deletion/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

User Data Rights and Deletion