Data Deletion Policy

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. Learn about our comprehensive data deletion policy and request account deletion when needed.

Policy Overview

At Finny, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the secure handling of your personal data. This Data Deletion Policy outlines our comprehensive approach to data retention, secure deletion practices, and your rights regarding data removal.

We follow industry best practices and comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy laws to ensure your data is handled responsibly and securely.

Key Principles

Minimization of Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes, legal compliance, or regulatory requirements. Data beyond the retention period is promptly and securely deleted.

Secure Deletion

All data is permanently deleted using industry-approved methods including encryption-based wiping and secure overwriting to prevent unauthorized recovery or reconstruction.

Data Ownership & Responsibility

Each department maintains clear ownership of their data and coordinates with our IT and compliance teams to ensure proper data lifecycle management and secure deletion processes.

Data Deletion Scenarios

Data is securely deleted in the following situations:

  • User Request: When requested by users or parents, in accordance with applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Account Closure: Upon account termination or closure by the user
  • Retention Period Expiry: When data exceeds the defined retention period for business or legal purposes
  • Legal Requirements: When required by court order or legal proceedings
Data Deletion Process

Our comprehensive data deletion process ensures secure and complete removal of your information:

1

Identification

We identify all data and storage systems containing your information and confirm that the data is no longer needed for legal, business, or regulatory purposes.

2

Authorization

We obtain proper authorization from relevant data owners, legal teams, and compliance departments before proceeding with deletion.

3

Secure Deletion

We use industry-approved methods including encryption-based wiping, secure overwriting, and physical destruction of storage media to ensure complete data removal.

4

Verification

We conduct thorough verification checks to confirm successful and permanent deletion, maintaining detailed audit logs for compliance purposes.

5

Notification

We notify you and any relevant stakeholders when required by legal or contractual obligations, providing confirmation of completed deletion.

Request Account Deletion
Need to delete your account and all associated data? Use the form below to submit your deletion request.

Important Notice

Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. All your data, progress, achievements, and account information will be permanently removed within 90 days of your request. Please ensure you have backed up any important data before proceeding.