How to Delete Your Scavengo Account

Follow these simple steps to permanently delete your account from the Scavengo mobile app.

Last updated: November 22, 2025

⚠️ Important Notice

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

When you delete your account, the following will happen:

  • Your profile information will be permanently removed
  • Your game history and achievements will be deleted
  • Your photos and videos will be removed from our servers
  • You will be removed from all games you've participated in
  • Your account cannot be recovered after deletion

📱 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open the Scavengo App

Launch the Scavengo app on your mobile device and ensure you are logged in to your account.

Step 2: Navigate to Your Profile

Tap on the Profile tab at the bottom of the screen. This is the rightmost icon in the bottom navigation bar.

Step 3: Access Account Settings

Scroll down to find the "Account Settings" section. You'll see various options for managing your account.

Step 4: Locate Delete Account Button

At the bottom of the Account Settings section, you'll find a red "Delete Account" button or option.

Step 5: Confirm Deletion

Tap the "Delete Account" button. You will be asked to confirm this action. Read the confirmation message carefully as this action cannot be undone.

Step 6: Final Confirmation

Confirm your decision by tapping the final confirmation button. Your account will be immediately scheduled for deletion.

Step 7: Account Deleted

Your account has been permanently deleted. You will be logged out of the app automatically.

🗑️ What Gets Deleted

When you delete your account, the following data is permanently removed:

  • Profile Information: Your username, email, profile picture, and bio
  • Game Data: All games you created or participated in
  • Media: All photos and videos you uploaded to complete challenges
  • Settings: Your preferences, notifications settings, and app customizations
  • Social Data: Friend connections, chat messages, and game invitations
  • Authentication: Your login credentials and session tokens

🔄 What Happens to Your Content in Shared Games

If you participated in games with other players, your contributions will be handled as follows:

  • Your Completed Challenges: Will be removed from the game
  • Games You Created: Will remain active but ownership will be transferred to preserve other players' experience
  • Chat Messages: Your username will be replaced with "Deleted User" to maintain conversation context for other players
  • Your Score History: Will be removed from leaderboards

💡 Alternatives to Account Deletion

If you're not ready to permanently delete your account, consider these alternatives:

  • Log Out: Simply log out of the app if you need a temporary break
  • Disable Notifications: Turn off notifications in your profile settings if they're bothersome
  • Remove Personal Information: Update your profile to remove personal details without deleting your account
  • Leave Active Games: You can leave specific games without deleting your entire account

❓ Troubleshooting

Can't find the Delete Account button?

Make sure you have the latest version of the Scavengo app installed. The delete account feature may not be available in older versions.

Getting an error when trying to delete?

Ensure you have a stable internet connection. If the problem persists, try logging out and logging back in before attempting deletion again.

Need help with something else?

If you encounter any issues not covered here, you can reach out to our support team through the app's help section or by visiting our website.

📅 Data Retention Policy

After you delete your account:

  • Immediate Deletion: Your account is immediately deactivated and cannot be used to log in
  • Data Removal: Personal data is removed from our active systems within 24-48 hours
  • Backup Systems: Data in backup systems may persist for up to 90 days for disaster recovery purposes
  • Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer if required by law (e.g., transaction records for tax purposes)
  • Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely

🔄 Can I Reactivate My Account?

No, deleted accounts cannot be reactivated or restored.

Once your account is deleted, all associated data is permanently removed. If you wish to use Scavengo again in the future, you will need to create a new account with a new email address.

📧 Still Have Questions?

If you need assistance or have questions about account deletion that aren't answered here, please review our Privacy Policy or Terms of Service for more information about data handling and your rights.

Remember: Account deletion is permanent. Please make sure you want to proceed before confirming deletion in the app.