Account
Delete your account.
We're sorry to see you go. Here's how to delete your Recipe Spellbook account and exactly what happens to your data.
Steps
How to delete your account
- 1Open Recipe Spellbook on your device.
- 2Tap the menu (☰) and go to Settings.
- 3Scroll to the Account section.
- 4Tap "Delete Account".
- 5Confirm by tapping "Delete Permanently".
This action is permanent. Once confirmed, your account and all synced data will be permanently deleted from our servers and cannot be recovered.
What happens
What gets deleted
| Data type | Action |
|---|---|
| Account credentials (email, name) | Deleted immediately |
| Cloud-synced recipes | Deleted immediately |
| Cloud-stored photos | Deleted immediately |
| Meal plans & shopping lists (synced) | Deleted immediately |
| Purchase history | Deleted immediately |
| Locally stored recipes & data | Kept on device |
Local data is not affected. Recipes stored locally on your device remain accessible after account deletion. Only data synced to our cloud servers is removed.
Retention
No additional retention period
All server-side data is deleted immediately upon confirmation. There is no additional retention period. Backup copies in our infrastructure are purged within 30 days.
Can't reach the app?
Request deletion by email
If you're unable to delete your account through the app, you can request deletion by email:
Please include the email address associated with your account. We will process your request within 7 business days.
Just tidying up?
Delete data without deleting your account
You can delete individual recipes, photos, meal plans, and shopping lists at any time within the app without deleting your account. Simply swipe or tap the delete option on any item.