At BOUSSELHAM, we believe you should always retain full ownership of your data, including the right to permanently erase your presence from our systems.
Method 1: In-App Account Deletion (Recommended)
The fastest and most direct method to delete your account is through the Nowa Chat mobile application:
- Open Nowa Chat on your mobile device.
- Go to Settings (gear icon) > Account > Delete My Account.
- Review the deletion warning.
- Enter your password or authentication confirmation code.
- Tap Permanently Delete Account.
Your device will immediately clear its local data (removing stored conversations, local keys, and cached media) and notify our servers to permanently remove your account.
Method 2: Web Deletion Request / Email Fallback
If you no longer have access to your mobile device or the Nowa Chat application:
- Send an email to support@nowa-chat.com with the subject line:
Account Deletion Request - [Your Registered Email Address] - Send this email from the exact email address registered to your Nowa Chat account.
- Our automated verification system will send a secure confirmation link to verify your identity.
- Upon clicking the confirmation link, your deletion request will be executed immediately.
Account Deletion and Retention Schedule
When an account is deleted, our systems execute the following actions:
| Data Type | Action Taken | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| User Profile & Credentials | Permanently deleted from account database | Immediate |
| Public Encryption Keys | Public encryption keys permanently deleted | Immediate |
| Device Sessions & Tokens | Active device records and login tokens purged | Immediate |
| Undelivered Messages | Any pending undelivered messages permanently purged | Immediate |
| Local Device Data | Local conversations, cached media, and stored keys wiped | Immediate on client |
| Activity Records | Activity ledger associations removed and records anonymized | Immediate |
Document Changelog
| Version | Effective Date | Description of Changes |
|---|---|---|
1.1.0 | 2026-10-09 | Updated for “Nowa Chat: Meet New People” release and official store compliance. |
1.0.0 | 2026-10-01 | Initial account deletion policy conforming to app store guidelines and backend retention schedule. |