Data Deletion Instructions

Last Updated: April 3, 2025

Your Right to Data Deletion

We respect your right to request the deletion of your personal information and contributions from our memorial site. This page explains how you can exercise this right.

What Data Can Be Deleted

Upon request, we can delete:

  • Your account information (name, email, profile details)
  • Your contributions (memories, stories, comments)
  • Media files you've uploaded (photos, videos)
  • Any other personal information associated with your account

How to Request Data Deletion

To request deletion of your data, you have the following options:

Option 1: Email Request

Send an email to admin@memorialsite.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" and include the following information:

  • Your full name
  • Email address associated with your account
  • Brief description of the content you wish to have deleted

Option 2: Account Settings

If you have an account and are logged in:

  1. Navigate to your account profile
  2. Select "Privacy Settings"
  3. Click on "Delete My Data"
  4. Follow the prompts to confirm your request

Timeframe for Processing Requests

We will process all data deletion requests within 30 days of receipt. You will receive a confirmation email once your request has been processed. In some cases, we may need additional information to verify your identity before proceeding with the deletion.

Data Retention

Please note that even after processing your deletion request, some information may be retained for:

  • Legal compliance purposes
  • Prevention of fraud or abuse
  • Analytical purposes (in anonymized form only)

Any retained data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Data

If your request involves data that has been shared with third-party services (such as social media platforms if you've shared content there), we will make best efforts to forward deletion requests, but cannot guarantee removal from systems outside our direct control.

Contact for Questions

If you have any questions about the data deletion process, please contact us at admin@memorialsite.com.