How to Delete Your Notion Account & Data
Exercise your GDPR/CCPA rights with free templates
📌 Quick Answer
How to delete your Notion account: Settings > Account > Delete My Account. Workspace data deleted. Other workspace members retain access to shared pages. Under GDPR, they must comply within 30 days. Use Dispute Gremlin's free templates to exercise your right to erasure.
🔐 Your Privacy Rights
🇪🇺 GDPR Right to Erasure (Art. 17)
Under EU law, Notion must delete your personal data within 30 days of your request. No exceptions for active subscriptions — you can delete your data AND cancel.
🇬🇧 UK Data Protection Act 2018
UK residents have the same right to erasure as GDPR. Notion must respond within one calendar month.
🇺🇸 CCPA Right to Delete
California residents can request Notion delete all personal information. Notion must comply within 45 days.
📋 Data Subject Access Request
You have the right to see ALL data Notion holds about you before requesting deletion.
⚠️ Known Notion Deletion Issues
- 🔴 Annual refund only within 72 hours of purchase
- 🔴 Free tier has file upload size limits (5MB)
- 🔴 Team workspace: only owner can cancel
- 🔴 Guest access limited on free tier after cancellation
📝 Step-by-Step Notion Account Deletion
📊 Request Your Data First
Send a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) to Notion to see what data they hold. This strengthens your deletion request.
🔧 Notion-Specific Process
Settings > Account > Delete My Account. Workspace data deleted. Other workspace members retain access to shared pages.
🗑️ Send a Formal Deletion Request
Use our free GDPR/CCPA template to formally request Notion delete all your personal data. Send via email to their DPO or privacy team.
⏳ Wait for Response
GDPR: Notion has 30 days. CCPA: 45 days. Keep records of your request for escalation if needed.
✅ 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).
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Subject: Data Deletion Request — GDPR Article 17 / CCPA
Dear Notion Data Protection Officer,
I am writing to exercise my right to erasure under GDPR Article 17 (or CCPA § 1798.105). I request that you delete all personal data associated with my account...
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❓ Notion Account Deletion FAQ
How do I delete my Notion account?
Settings > Account > Delete My Account. Workspace data deleted. Other workspace members retain access to shared pages.
Does Notion delete my data when I cancel?
No — canceling your Notion subscription does NOT delete your personal data. You must separately request data deletion under GDPR Article 17 or CCPA § 1798.105.
How long does Notion take to delete my data?
Under GDPR, Notion 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 Notion account?
Annual refund only within 72 hours of purchase. Free tier has file upload size limits (5MB). Team workspace: only owner can cancel. Guest access limited on free tier after cancellation.
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