Data Deletion Instructions
Last updated: December 2024
Your Right to Delete Your Data
At Rypple, we respect your privacy and your right to control your personal data. You can request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.
How to Request Data Deletion
You can delete your data using one of the following methods:
Option 1: Delete from Your Account Settings
- Log in to your Rypple account
- Navigate to your Profile settings
- Click on "Delete Account"
- Confirm your decision to permanently delete your account
Option 2: Email Request
Send an email to privacy@rypple.app with:
- Subject line: "Data Deletion Request"
- The email address associated with your account
- Your full name (as registered on the platform)
We will process your request within 30 days and send you a confirmation once your data has been deleted.
What Data Will Be Deleted
When you request data deletion, we will remove:
- Your account profile and personal information
- Your volunteer profile and preferences
- Your organization memberships
- Your peer group memberships
- Your volunteer opportunity applications
- Any content you have created on the platform
Data We May Retain
In certain cases, we may need to retain some information for legal or legitimate business purposes:
- Legal compliance: Information required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Fraud prevention: Data necessary to prevent fraud or abuse
- Aggregated data: Anonymized, non-personal statistical data that cannot identify you
Third-Party Data
If you signed up using Facebook, LinkedIn, or another third-party service, deleting your Rypple account will not delete your data from those services. To remove data from third-party providers:
- Facebook: Visit your Facebook Settings > Apps and Websites to remove Rypple access
- LinkedIn: Visit your LinkedIn Settings > Data privacy > Other applications to manage app access
Processing Time
Data deletion requests are typically processed within 30 days. You will receive an email confirmation once your data has been permanently deleted from our systems.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about data deletion or your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@rypple.app
