## How to Request Deletion of Your Data
Pro Photo Shoot respects your privacy and provides multiple ways to request the deletion of your personal data in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
### Option 1: In-App Data Deletion
**For current app users:**
1. **Open the Pro Photo Shoot app** on your device
2. **Navigate to Settings** by tapping the menu icon (☰) and selecting “Settings”
3. **Go to Account Settings** by tapping “Account”
4. **Scroll down to Data Management** section
5. **Tap “Delete My Data”** – this will show you what data will be deleted
6. **Confirm deletion** by following the on-screen prompts
7. **Verification required** – you may need to verify your identity before deletion proceeds
**What happens next:**
– Your request will be processed within 30 days
– You’ll receive email confirmation when deletion is complete
– Your account will be permanently closed and cannot be recovered
### Option 2: Email Request
**For users who cannot access the app or prefer email:**
Send your data deletion request to:
**[privacy@prophotoshoot.com](mailto:privacy@prophotoshoot.com)**
**Include in your email:**
– **Subject Line:** “Data Deletion Request”
– **Your full name** as it appears in your account
– **Email address** associated with your Pro Photo Shoot account
– **Member ID** (if you know it – this is a 5-digit number found in your profile)
– **Reason for deletion** (optional but helpful)
**Email Template:**
“`
Subject: Data Deletion Request
Dear Pro Photo Shoot Team,
I am requesting the complete deletion of my personal data from your platform.
Account Details:
– Full Name: [Your Name]
– Email: [account.email@example.com]
– Member ID: [12345] (if known)
Please confirm receipt of this request and provide an estimated timeline for completion.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
“`
### What Data Will Be Deleted
When you request data deletion, the following will be permanently removed:
**Profile Information:**
– Personal details (name, bio, contact information)
– Profile photos and portfolio images
– Location and demographic data
– Subscription and payment history
**Activity Data:**
– Messages and chat history
– Photo shoot records and communications
– Casting submissions and applications
– Activity logs and analytics data
**Account Data:**
– Login credentials and authentication data
– App preferences and settings
– Device and usage information
### Important Notes
⚠️ **Permanent Action**: Data deletion cannot be undone. Your account and all associated data will be permanently lost.
⚠️ **Processing Time**: Deletion requests are processed within 30 days as required by law, but may be completed sooner.
⚠️ **Verification Required**: We may need to verify your identity before processing deletion requests to protect your privacy.
⚠️ **Legal Retention**: Some data may be retained for legal compliance purposes (e.g., financial records for tax purposes) as permitted by law.
⚠️ **Third-Party Services**: Data stored with integrated services (like payment processors) may have separate deletion timelines.
### Data Retention Exceptions
Certain information may be retained even after deletion request for:
– Legal compliance and regulatory requirements
– Fraud prevention and security purposes
– Legitimate business interests as permitted by law
– Aggregated, anonymized analytics data
### Contact Information
**For data deletion requests:**
📧 [privacy@prophotoshoot.com](mailto:privacy@prophotoshoot.com)
**For general privacy questions:**
📧 [support@prophotoshoot.com](mailto:support@prophotoshoot.com)
**Our Privacy Policy:**
📄 Available at: [www.prophotoshoot.com/privacy](https://www.prophotoshoot.com/privacy)
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*Last updated: 07/19/2025*
*This guide complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations.*