Sapling AI · Legal
Delete Your Sapling AI Account
This page explains how to permanently delete your Sapling AI account and what happens to your data. Deletion is irreversible.
How to request deletion
In the Sapling app
Fastest — available when signed in
- Open Settings
Tap the profile tab, then choose Account.
- Start deletion
Scroll to Danger zone and tap "Delete account".
- Confirm
Choose a reason, type DELETE, and confirm. This cannot be undone.
By email
If you cannot access the app or prefer email
- Email privacy@thesaplingai.com or support@thesaplingai.com from the address tied to your Sapling account.
- Use the subject line "Account deletion request".
- We verify your identity (usually via your account email) and process the request within about 30 days.
Data we delete
| Category | Examples | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Account & profile | Email, display name, username, user ID | Removed within ~30 days of deletion |
| Your content | Games, prompts, images, audio, and library data | Removed on deletion (see exceptions) |
| Purchases & entitlements | Credit balance and in-app purchase records tied to your account | Removed with your account profile |
| Sign-in identity | Firebase Auth account (email/password, Google, or Apple sign-in) | Disabled immediately on successful deletion |
Data we may keep
| Category | Why | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Policy consent records | Evidence of past agreements (timestamp, policy version, request metadata such as IP) | May be kept after deletion on a legal-claims basis |
| Published or shared content | Content others saved, copied, or already downloaded | May remain available to others |
| Purchase & tax records | Accounting, tax, and anti-fraud obligations | Typically retained for several years where required by law |
| Leaderboard entries | Scores may persist briefly; your username/handle is released | Self-heals as new scores arrive |
| Backup copies | Routine encrypted backups | Overwritten on a rolling basis |
| Analytics & diagnostics | Pseudonymous usage and crash data | Retained for a limited period, then aggregated or deleted |