Snapchat’s selfie filters, quirky lenses, and funky stickers keep us entertained. All the better that these potentially embarrassing ‘Snaps’ disappear in a few seconds.

The automatic deletion policy is what made Snapchat famous (and popular). If you’re still scared of embarrassing snaps, deactivating or deleting Snapchat may be on your agenda to protect your privacy.

Why Should I Delete Snapchat?

Snapchat is a social media platform that prides itself on privacy. However, many users began to question the platform when they remained silent over the Cambridge Analytica scandal that saw data harvested from millions of Facebook users.

It seemed strange that an app promising superior privacy protocols and data protection wouldn’t capitalize or at least comment on the failure of their competitor. Particularly odd, as Facebook has been copying their most popular features for years.

In , Snapchat announced a host of new features, the most interesting of which is called App Stories. This allows you to share your content directly from your Snapchat camera to a ‘Story’ of another app.

This poses privacy questions, as Snapchat data is supposed to be temporary. But how can this be the case if it’s accessible to the likes of Facebook and Tinder? What will prevent another Cambridge Analytica fiasco if data is up for grabs after it has left the safety of Snapchat?

This guide will help you restore some of your digital privacy by showing you how to delete your Snapchat account permanently.

Deactivating vs Deleting: What You Need to Know

After you have gone through the process to delete your account, you will have 30 days where your account is deactivated. You should hold onto your username and password during this time in case you change your mind and want to reactivate your account.

Over the 30 days of deactivation, those on your friends list will not be able to interact with you or contact you on Snapchat.

To reactivate your Snapchat account, simply log in with your username and password. Continue reading “How to Delete Your Snapchat Account Permanently – 2022 Update”