If you are thinking of deleting your Uber account, you might have some questions about the process. How long does it take? What happens to your data? Can you reactivate your account later? In this blog post, we will answer these questions and provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to delete your Uber account.
Why Delete Your Uber Account?
There are many reasons why you might want to delete your Uber account. Maybe you are concerned about your privacy and security, and you don’t want Uber to have access to your personal information and location history. Maybe you are unhappy with Uber’s policies and practices, such as surge pricing, tipping, driver ratings, or customer service. You could have switched to a different ride-sharing app, such as Lyft or Ola, and you don’t need Uber anymore. Or maybe you just don’t use Uber that often and you want to declutter your phone.
Whatever your reason is, deleting your Uber account is a simple and straightforward process that only takes a few minutes. However, before you do that, there are some things you should know.
What Happens When You Delete Your Uber Account?
When you delete your Uber account, you will lose access to all the features and benefits of the app, such as:
– Booking rides and deliveries
– Viewing your trip history and receipts
– Earning and redeeming rewards and promotions
– Managing your payment methods and preferences
– Contacting customer support
Additionally, deleting your Uber account will also delete your accounts on other Uber services, such as Uber Eats, Uber Freight, and Uber for Business. If you only want to delete one of these services, you can contact customer support and request a partial deletion.
Deleting your Uber account does not mean that all your data will be erased immediately. According to Uber’s privacy policy, some of your data may be retained for legal, regulatory, or business purposes, such as fraud prevention, tax compliance, or dispute resolution. However, this data will be anonymized or de-identified so that it cannot be linked back to you.
If you change your mind after deleting your Uber account, you can request to reactivate it within 30 days of deletion. After 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. To reactivate your account, you will need to sign in with the same phone number or email address that you used before deletion. You will also need to verify your identity with a security code or a photo ID.
How to Delete Your Uber Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
Now that you know what happens when you delete your Uber account, here are the steps to follow:
1. Open the Uber app on your phone and tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left corner.
2. Tap on Settings and then on Privacy.
3. Tap on Delete Your Account at the bottom of the screen.
4. You will be asked to enter your password or verify your identity with a security code or a photo ID.
5. You will see a screen that explains what happens when you delete your account and asks for your feedback on why you are deleting it. You can choose one of the options or write your own reason in the text box.
6. Tap on Continue and then on Delete Account to confirm.
7. You will receive an email from Uber confirming that your account deletion request has been received and that it will take effect in 30 days.
8. If you want to cancel the deletion process within 30 days, you can sign in to your account again and tap on Restore Account.
That’s it! You have successfully deleted your Uber account. We hope this blog post was helpful and informative for you. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below.
How do I delete my Uber account using the Uber app?
1. Launch the Uber app on your phone.
2. Tap on the ” ≡ ” (menu) icon at the top left corner.
3. Select Settings from the side menu pane.
4. Tap on Privacy.
5. Tap Delete Your Account at the bottom.
6. Sign in to your account.
7. Scroll down to the bottom and tap Continue.
8. Choose a reason for leaving Uber.
9. Tap Delete Account to confirm.
After 30 days of your account closure, your Uber account will be permanently deleted.
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How to close an Uber account using a web browser?
1. Visit the Uber Account Closure page.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Scroll down to the bottom and click Continue.
4. Select your reason for closing your Uber account.
5. Click Delete account to confirm.
How to reactivate your Uber account?
If you’ve mistakenly deleted your Uber account and want to recover it, log in to your account within 30 days of your account closure.
How to delete an Uber driver account?
1. Visit Uber Help Page.
2. Click on SIGN IN TO GET HELP and log in to your account. Skip this step if you are already logged in.
3. Type in your reason for closing your account or select one from the list and click on SUBMIT.
4. You’ll receive an email from Uber for your account closure confirmation. Follow the guide as mentioned.
How to cancel an Uber One membership?
Cancel your Uber One membership from the app up to 48 hours before your next scheduled payment to avoid further charges.
Follow the steps to cancel your membership in the Uber app:
1. Open your Uber app.
2. Tap on your profile icon.
3. Click on Uber One.
4. Scroll down and tap on the Manage Membership.
5. Now, choose End Membership and then Leave Uber One to cancel your membership.
After canceling your membership, you’ll still have access to your membership benefits until the end of the current billing period.
