The deletion steps, in plain language
Deleting a baj999 account is a three-step process. Step 1: send a deletion request through the contact form or the editorial email. Step 2: confirm the request by replying to the confirmation email the desk sends back. Step 3: the desk deletes the account and the associated personal data within 14 days.
Where the account has an active newsletter subscription, the subscription is removed at the same time. Where the account has any pending editorial correspondence, the desk logs the deletion with the date and completes the correspondence before deleting.
The deletion steps, in detail
Send the request
Send a deletion request through the contact form or the editorial email. Include the email address associated with the account so the desk can locate the record.
Confirm by reply
The desk sends a confirmation email. Reply to the email to confirm the deletion request. The desk will not delete an account without explicit confirmation.
Desk deletes
Within 14 days of the confirmation, the desk deletes the account and the associated personal data. The desk sends a final email confirming the deletion.
What is removed
Account profile
The account profile, including the email address, name (if provided), and any preferences, is deleted.
Newsletter subscription
Where the account has an active newsletter subscription, the subscription is removed at the same time as the account.
Contact-form submissions
The contact-form submissions associated with the email address are deleted (unless the desk needs to retain them for legal reasons, in which case the desk notifies the requester).
App reading history
Where the reader uses the baj999 app, the reading history is stored locally on the device. Uninstallation removes the history.
The deletion timeline, in plain language
Day 1
The desk receives the deletion request. The desk sends a confirmation email to the requester.
Day 2–7
The requester confirms by replying. The desk prepares the deletion and logs the request with the date.
Day 8–14
The desk deletes the account and the associated personal data. The desk sends a final confirmation email.
What is retained, briefly
Anonymised analytics
Anonymised page views and reading time are retained in aggregated form. Individual records are not retained.
Server logs
Server logs are retained for 30 days from the access date, then deleted. Logs are not linked to a specific account after deletion.
Backups
Backups are retained for 90 days and then overwritten. The deletion will appear in backups within 90 days.
Send the deletion request
Alternative contact paths
Where the contact form is not working, the desk also accepts deletion requests by email. The editorial email address is published on the baj999 contact page. The desk reads every message within 24 hours during the working week.
Open the contact pageWhat to read alongside the delete-account guide
The delete-account guide covers the deletion steps, the timeline, and the data that is removed. Read with the privacy policy and the contact page.
What happens after deletion
After the baj999 desk deletes an account, the account profile, the newsletter subscription, and the contact-form submissions associated with the email address are removed.
Removed
The account profile, the newsletter subscription, and the contact-form submissions are removed.
Retained briefly
Anonymised analytics are retained in aggregated form. Server logs are retained for 30 days. Backups are retained for 90 days.
Cannot reactivate
Once an account is deleted, the profile is removed and cannot be reactivated. A new account can be created with the same email address.
How to delete your baj999 account
A short path for readers who want to delete their baj999 account.
Send the request
Send a deletion request through the contact form or the editorial email. Include the email address associated with the account.
Confirm by reply
The desk sends a confirmation email. Reply to the email to confirm the deletion request.
Desk deletes
Within 14 days of the confirmation, the desk deletes the account and the associated personal data.
When to keep the account
A short note on when it makes sense to keep the baj999 account rather than deleting it.
Newsletter subscriber
Where you want the weekly newsletter, keep the account. Unsubscription is one-click but a deleted account cannot be reactivated.
Active correspondence
Where you have active editorial correspondence with the desk, keep the account until the correspondence completes.
Reading history
Where you want your reading history preserved across devices, keep the account. A deleted account cannot be reactivated.
How to delete your baj999 account
A short path for readers who want to delete their baj999 account.
Send the request
Send a deletion request through the contact form or the editorial email.
Confirm by reply
Reply to the confirmation email. The desk will not delete without explicit confirmation.
Desk deletes
Within 14 days, the desk deletes the account and the associated personal data.
A note on what the desk does with deletion requests
The baj999 editorial desk reads every deletion request and responds within 24 hours during the working week. The desk sends a confirmation email, and the deletion is completed within 14 days of the confirmation.
The desk treats the deletion process as a structured workflow. Step 1: the desk receives the deletion request with the email address associated with the account. Step 2: the desk sends a confirmation email. Step 3: the requester confirms by replying. Step 4: the desk deletes the account and the associated personal data within 14 days.
Where the account has an active newsletter subscription, the subscription is removed at the same time as the account. Where the account has any pending editorial correspondence, the desk logs the deletion with the date and completes the correspondence before deleting.
What to expect after deletion
A short note on what to expect after the desk deletes a baj999 account.
Confirmation email
The desk sends a final confirmation email with the date of the deletion. Save this email as proof of the deletion.
Reading experience
The reading experience is unaffected. You can still read baj999 in the mobile browser and the desktop site without an account.
Newsletter
Newsletter subscriptions are removed at the same time as the account. The desk does not retain the email address for newsletter purposes after deletion.
Contact-form submissions
Contact-form submissions associated with the email address are deleted within 14 days, unless the desk needs to retain them for legal reasons.
Delete-account questions, answered
How do I delete my baj999 account?
Send a deletion request through the contact form or the editorial email. The desk sends a confirmation email, and the deletion is completed within 14 days.
How long does the deletion take?
14 days from confirmation. The desk deletes the account and the associated personal data within 14 days, and sends a final confirmation email.
What data is removed?
The account profile, the newsletter subscription, and the contact-form submissions associated with the email address are removed. Anonymised analytics are retained in aggregated form.
Can I reactivate my account after deletion?
No. Once an account is deleted, the profile is removed and cannot be reactivated. A new account can be created with the same email address.
What if I have a pending editorial correspondence?
The desk logs the deletion with the date and completes the correspondence before deleting. Where the correspondence is critical, the desk may request additional time.
The desk reads every deletion request within 24 hours
Send a deletion request through the contact form or the editorial email. The desk responds within 24 hours during the working week with a confirmation email.