Data Deletion Instructions
Last Updated: November 30, 2025
Your Right to Data Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data from VerifyCarrier at any time. This page explains how to request deletion and what data will be removed.
We take data privacy seriously and will process all deletion requests within 30 days as required by applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
How to Request Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your data using any of the following methods:
Method 1: Email Request (Recommended)
Send an email to privacy@verifycarrier.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request"
Include in your email:
- Your email address associated with VerifyCarrier
- Your WhatsApp phone number (if you opted in to WhatsApp notifications)
- Confirmation that you want all your data deleted
Method 2: WhatsApp Message
If you're using WhatsApp notifications, send a message saying "DELETE MY ACCOUNT" or "DELETE MY DATA" to our WhatsApp number.
We will verify your identity and process your request.
Method 3: Contact Form
Email us at hello@verifycarrier.com with your deletion request and we'll guide you through the process.
What Data Will Be Deleted
When you request data deletion, we will permanently remove:
- Account information: Email address, phone number, name, company name
- WhatsApp data: WhatsApp phone number, conversation history, notification preferences
- Usage data: Carrier lookup history, search queries
- Communication history: Email and SMS message logs (except as required by law)
- Preferences: Notification settings, quiet hours, timezone preferences
All data will be permanently deleted from our systems and cannot be recovered.
What Data May Be Retained
Some data may be retained for legal compliance, including:
- Financial records: Payment and billing information (retained for 7 years for tax compliance)
- Legal compliance: Data required by law, court order, or regulatory requirement
- Fraud prevention: Records of fraudulent or abusive activity
- Anonymized data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics that cannot identify you
This retention is required by law and necessary for business operations. Retained data will be kept secure and only used for the purposes specified above.
Deletion Timeline
Within 24 hours:
WhatsApp notifications and emails will stop immediately
Within 7 days:
Account data, lookup history, and preferences will be deleted from our active systems
Within 30 days:
All data will be permanently deleted from backups and archives (except legally required records)
Within 90 days:
WhatsApp conversation history will be permanently deleted from Meta's servers
We will send you a confirmation email once your data has been fully deleted.
WhatsApp-Specific Deletion
If you only want to stop WhatsApp notifications without deleting your entire account:
- Reply "STOP" or "UNSUBSCRIBE" to any WhatsApp message
- Your WhatsApp number and conversation history will be deleted within 90 days
- Your email address and carrier lookup data will remain active
- You can re-subscribe to WhatsApp notifications anytime
For full account deletion, use the email method described above.
Verification Process
To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity before processing deletion requests:
- Requests must come from the email address or WhatsApp number associated with your account
- We may send a verification code to your email or phone to confirm your identity
- For security, we may ask additional questions to verify ownership
This verification process protects against unauthorized deletion requests.
Effect of Data Deletion
Important: Data deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
Once your data is deleted:
- You will no longer receive carrier alerts or notifications
- Your carrier lookup history will be lost
- You cannot recover your WhatsApp conversation history
- You will need to create a new account to use VerifyCarrier again
Questions or Issues?
If you have questions about data deletion or need assistance:
Metiri Labs LLC
Privacy inquiries: privacy@verifycarrier.com
General support: hello@verifycarrier.com
Website: verifycarrier.com