How to Delete Your Grammarly Account & Data
Exercise your GDPR/CCPA rights with free templates
π Quick Answer
How to delete your Grammarly account: Account > Delete Account. Grammarly states data deleted within 30 days. Under GDPR, they must comply within 30 days. Use Dispute Gremlin's free templates to exercise your right to erasure.
π Your Privacy Rights
πͺπΊ GDPR Right to Erasure (Art. 17)
Under EU law, Grammarly must delete your personal data within 30 days of your request. No exceptions for active subscriptions β you can delete your data AND cancel.
π¬π§ UK Data Protection Act 2018
UK residents have the same right to erasure as GDPR. Grammarly must respond within one calendar month.
πΊπΈ CCPA Right to Delete
California residents can request Grammarly delete all personal information. Grammarly must comply within 45 days.
π Data Subject Access Request
You have the right to see ALL data Grammarly holds about you before requesting deletion.
β οΈ Known Grammarly Deletion Issues
- π΄ Short 7-day refund window
- π΄ Annual auto-renewal without clear notice
- π΄ Upselling from free to Premium
- π΄ Business vs Individual plan confusion
π Step-by-Step Grammarly Account Deletion
π Request Your Data First
Send a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) to Grammarly to see what data they hold. This strengthens your deletion request.
π§ Grammarly-Specific Process
Account > Delete Account. Grammarly states data deleted within 30 days.
ποΈ Send a Formal Deletion Request
Use our free GDPR/CCPA template to formally request Grammarly delete all your personal data. Send via email to their DPO or privacy team.
β³ Wait for Response
GDPR: Grammarly has 30 days. CCPA: 45 days. Keep records of your request for escalation if needed.
β Verify & Escalate
After confirmation, try logging in. If your account still exists, send a follow-up citing their legal obligation. File a complaint with the ICO (UK), your national DPA (EU), or the state attorney general (US).
π Template Preview
Subject: Data Deletion Request β GDPR Article 17 / CCPA
Dear Grammarly Data Protection Officer,
I am writing to exercise my right to erasure under GDPR Article 17 (or CCPA Β§ 1798.105). I request that you delete all personal data associated with my account...
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β Grammarly Account Deletion FAQ
How do I delete my Grammarly account?
Account > Delete Account. Grammarly states data deleted within 30 days.
Does Grammarly delete my data when I cancel?
No β canceling your Grammarly subscription does NOT delete your personal data. You must separately request data deletion under GDPR Article 17 or CCPA Β§ 1798.105.
How long does Grammarly take to delete my data?
Under GDPR, Grammarly must delete your data within 30 days. Under CCPA, they have 45 days. If they fail to comply, file a regulatory complaint.
Are there issues deleting a Grammarly account?
Short 7-day refund window. Annual auto-renewal without clear notice. Upselling from free to Premium. Business vs Individual plan confusion.
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