Privacy
Data Deletion Request
Use this page to submit a structured request to delete your GameTrakt account, remove specific content, or request privacy-related data deletion.
1. When to use this page
Use this request format if you want us to process a deletion request that is not fully handled in-app.
- Full account deletion and associated personal data removal
- Deletion of specific content (reviews, comments, lists, profile data)
- Deletion of imported integration data (for example Steam import artifacts)
- Privacy-law requests where deletion is requested as part of a legal rights process
2. What can be requested
- Account deletion: closes account and removes account-linked profile/content where applicable.
- Content deletion: removes specific items you identify by URL.
- Profile data deletion: avatar, banner, bio, display name, social links, or profile metadata.
- Import data deletion: imported game ownership/stat/achievement records tied to integrations.
Some records may be retained for security, fraud prevention, dispute handling, or legal compliance for a limited period. See Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
3. How to submit a request
Copy the template below, fill it in, and send it through the Contact page (privacy/legal request category). Use the email address connected to your GameTrakt account whenever possible.
Subject line recommendation: Data Deletion Request - GameTrakt
4. Structured request template
Use this template exactly to reduce review time:
Request type: [Full account deletion | Specific content deletion | Profile data deletion | Import data deletion] Account email: [your account email] Username: [your GameTrakt username] Region / country (optional): [country] Requested action details: - [Describe exactly what should be deleted] - [If content-specific, include exact URLs] - [If import-specific, name provider, e.g. Steam] Reason (optional): - [Short reason] Confirmation: I confirm that I am the account owner or authorized to act on behalf of the account owner, and I request deletion of the data described above. Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
5. Identity verification
To prevent unauthorized deletion, we may require verification before acting on a request. Verification may include confirming from the account email, asking you to reply from the signed-in account, or asking for additional proof that you control the account.
6. Retention and limitations
- Backups may retain deleted records for a limited period before rotation.
- Legal, security, and abuse-prevention records may be retained where required or justified.
- Public interactions by other users (for example replies) may remain with deleted content references removed or anonymized, depending on feature behavior.
For urgent privacy/security issues, use the privacy or security contact paths on the Contact page.