How to delete Instagram account directly from the app? Instagram has implemented a new option that allows you to delete an account directly from the app itself, a feature in compliance with the new App Store guidelines that require all apps to offer a function for deleting an account. account.
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In October of last year, Apple had sent a message to developers reminding them that apps on the App Store that allow you to create an account must offer users the option to cancel accounts directly within the apps themselves, an option that would there soon became mandatory for all apps.
Apple recommends that developers be aware of legislation that may require you to retain certain types of data, such as electronic health records, sales records, and warranty records.
Previously with Instagram it was necessary to access a dedicated page from a browser, select an option from the drop-down menu next to “Why are you deleting your account?” and enter the password; The option to permanently delete the prior account was only displayed when selecting a reason in the menu and tapping “Delete [username]”.
To delete the account directly from the app, select the account icon at the bottom right, select the icon with the three dashes at the top right, select “Settings”, from here “Account”, and ” Delete account” (confirming the deletion at the end)
After 30 days of requesting account deletion, your account and all information is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. During these 30 days, the content remains subject to Instagram’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and will not be accessible to other people who use Instagram.
The developers explain that it may take up to 90 days for the deletion process to complete. After 90 days, copies of the content may remain in the isolated backup storage for data recovery in the event of a disaster, software failure, or other possible cause of data loss. Additionally, the company may retain user information for legal matters, policy violations, or damage prevention actions.
