How to delete your account · the steps on this site and on a platform
A neutral explainer on deleting an account on this site and on an IPL daily fantasy platform. The principles are the same — confirm the request, withdraw any balance, and verify the closure.
Closing an account on IPL Daily Fantasy
1. What an account holds
An account on this site holds a saved reading list, an email subscription and any comments you have left on an article. The site does not hold a payment balance.
2. How to request closure
Email [email protected] with the subject line “Account closure”. The team will verify the email and confirm the closure within 5 working days.
3. What is removed
The account is removed from the database, the email subscription is cancelled, and the comments are anonymised. The site does not retain personally identifiable information after closure.
Closing an account on a fantasy platform
1. Withdraw any balance first
Before you close the account, withdraw any balance. Closed accounts usually cannot be reopened for a withdrawal.
2. Cancel active bonuses
Active bonuses usually expire on account closure. The platform’s terms page explains how the closure affects an active bonus.
3. Request the closure
Most platforms have a closure request in the account settings. The platform will email a confirmation. The closure is usually irreversible.
4. Verify the closure
After the closure is confirmed, check your email and the platform’s data-deletion notice. Some platforms retain KYC data for regulatory purposes even after closure.
What stays after closure
KYC data
Most platforms retain KYC data for the period required by anti-money-laundering regulations (typically 5 years from the last transaction). The retention is regulatory, not commercial.
Transaction history
Most platforms retain a transaction history for the same regulatory period. The history is not visible in the closed account; the data is held in a secure archive.
Marketing data
Marketing data (email, preferences) is removed on closure. The platform’s privacy policy explains the data flow in detail.
Closure is reversible, then it isn’t
Most platforms offer a “cool-off” period after a closure request — typically 7–30 days. During this window you can re-activate the account. After the window, the closure is final. The platform’s terms page explains the cool-off period for the specific platform.
What readers ask about account closure
How long does closure take?
On this site, the closure is confirmed within 5 working days. On a fantasy platform, the closure window is usually 7–30 days, depending on the platform’s cool-off policy.
What if I have an active bonus?
Active bonuses usually expire on closure. Withdraw any balance and check the platform’s terms page before requesting closure.
Can I reopen the account later?
Most platforms allow re-activation during the cool-off period. After the period, the closure is final and a new account must be created.
The five things to do first
1. Withdraw any balance
Before you close the account, withdraw any balance. Closed accounts usually cannot be reopened for a withdrawal. The withdrawal is the cleanest single signal of a clean closure.
2. Cancel active bonuses
Active bonuses usually expire on account closure. The platform’s terms page explains how the closure affects an active bonus. The cancellation is the cleanest single signal of a clean closure.
3. Request the closure
Most platforms have a closure request in the account settings. The request is the cleanest single signal of an initiated closure. The platform will email a confirmation.
4. Verify the closure
After the closure is confirmed, check your email and the platform’s data-deletion notice. The verification is the cleanest single signal of a completed closure.
5. Note the KYC retention
Most platforms retain KYC data for the period required by anti-money-laundering regulations. The retention is regulatory, not commercial. The retention is the cleanest single signal of the data flow after closure.
The five things to do first
1. Withdraw any balance
Before you close the account, withdraw any balance. Closed accounts usually cannot be reopened for a withdrawal. The withdrawal is the cleanest single signal of a clean closure.
2. Cancel active bonuses
Active bonuses usually expire on account closure. The platform’s terms page explains how the closure affects an active bonus. The cancellation is the cleanest single signal of a clean closure.
3. Request the closure
Most platforms have a closure request in the account settings. The request is the cleanest single signal of an initiated closure. The platform will email a confirmation.
4. Verify the closure
After the closure is confirmed, check your email and the platform’s data-deletion notice. The verification is the cleanest single signal of a completed closure.
5. Note the KYC retention
Most platforms retain KYC data for the period required by anti-money-laundering regulations. The retention is regulatory, not commercial. The retention is the cleanest single signal of the data flow after closure.