Account deletion

Delete my account

You have the right to delete your account and personal data at any time. Choose the method that works best for you.

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Option A — From the app

  1. Open the Chute app
  2. Go to Profile
  3. Tap Settings
  4. Tap Delete account
  5. Confirm with your password

Option B — Email request

Send an email to support@chutebyatoz.com with the subject "Delete account" from your registered email address.

What gets permanently deleted

  • Your profile (name, email, phone number, profile photo)
  • Complete trip and ride history
  • In-app messages and chat history
  • Saved addresses and places
  • KYC documents (driver's license, vehicle photos, ID) — for driver accounts
  • Payment methods on file
  • Push notification tokens and device identifiers
  • Firebase Authentication credentials
  • Ratings and reviews you have given and received

What is retained and why

Some data must be retained after deletion to comply with legal obligations:

Data category Retention period Legal basis
Transaction / billing records 7 years Tax and accounting obligations
Fraud & safety logs 2 years Fraud prevention and security
Anonymised analytics Indefinitely (no PII) Service improvement

Retained data is stored securely, access-restricted, and used only for the stated legal purposes.

Before requesting deletion — please note:

  • Any active trips must be completed or cancelled before deletion can proceed.
  • Outstanding balances (unpaid fares or driver earnings) must be settled first.
  • Deletion is permanent and irreversible. Completed trips and your account history cannot be recovered once deleted.
  • If you are a driver with an active vehicle listing, it will be removed from the platform.

Submit a deletion request

Use this form if you cannot access the app. Your request will be processed within 30 days.

Helps us locate your account if the email has changed.

After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. The full deletion will be completed within 30 days. Questions? Contact support or read our Privacy Policy.