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How to Unsubscribe and Delete POF Account Forever

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POF deletion is done on the POF website after you have logged in to your account. It is from your profile page that you’ll find settings option from where you can delete or deactivate your account including your data history. You can also close your account without a password, email, or logging in. 

We’ll show you exactly how to delete POF even when you can’t remember your password. Depending on your reasons why you want to delete your account, POF allows you to cancel your account on its platform.

However, POF does state that while your account is canceled, you won’t be able to use their services. In addition, it retains limited information following your account deletion for lawful reasons, including for fraud prevention, and enforcing their Terms of Use. This includes a device identifier, an email, and an IP address associated with the account.

To request that your account be permanently deleted expresses your intention to fully remove both your user account and any existing information relevant to your user account. This cannot be undone, and POF won’t be able to recover any of your data including your saved lists and email alerts in the future.

How to delete POF account

Once you have created the account and you’ve decided that you want to stop using it, you can delete it with just a click but you have to be logged in to be able to do this. There are different ways to delete your account:

How to delete POF account without password

Usually, you would have to be signed in to your account in order to be able to delete your account. Since you cannot remember your password and have tried everything but still couldn’t find the password you will have to try something different. 

If you are locked out of your account and want the account deleted forever, there is something you can do but you’ll need to follow these specific steps to do so. There are three ways you can delete your account without password:

Method 1: Resetting your POF password

  1. Open the POF web page on your preferred device.
  2. Click the “forgotten password” tab on the login screen.
  3. Click the “Username” or “email” field and enter the email address you used to create your account.
  4. Select the “Send email” so as to receive a link to create a new password.
  5. Log in to your email and click on the link sent to you by POF to create a new password.

Once you are logged in to your profile page, here is what you should do:

  1. Go to Settings on your dashboard
  2. Select “Delete Account” option
  3. Select one of the options from the drop-down menu containing why you want to delete your account.
  4. Once you have selected a reason, a “Delete Account” tab will appear. Click on it and successfully delete your account.

Method 2: By contacting POF support

Another way you can delete your profile account without password or logging in is to contact the support and if you want to get it done as soon as possible, you’re going to visit the support page. 

  1. Go to POF Support in a web browser. If you don’t know your username and password, you’ll need to fill out an online form stating why your account should be deleted.
  2. There are a few options you can choose from as to why you think your account should be deleted. If you have forgotten the password or the username, select that option in the menu.
  3. Fill out the rest of the form with your name, email address, age, and the username of the account. You can also fill out a comment box in the bottom section of the form with any details you might want to add about the account.
  4. Send in your form, then wait for an email response.

Method 3: Delete POF account by email

Another method you can delete your account without logging or using the password is to send an email that you want to close your account, here is how you can achieve that:

  1. Scroll to the “Help & Support Centre” and you’ll see the support email address.
  2. Then, write a message telling them what your issue is and why you want to delete your account.
  3. Then press “Send”.

How to delete POF account on web

The easiest way to achieve this is by logging into the account in a web browser either on desktop or mobile as all the options appear as soon as you log in.

  1. Visit POF’s official website page.
  2. Log in by entering your username and password on the login form.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Settings”
  4. Then click “Account”
  5. Select the “Delete Account” option
  6. Re-enter your username and password on the next page.
  7. Click on “Continue”

Once you’ve done this, your POF account will be deactivated but still retain your data. This means that once you complete these steps, your account won’t be deleted right away. It’ll be deactivated for 30 days, during which time you’ll have the option to reactivate the account before it’s permanently deleted. You’ll also receive an email to your contact address confirming the deactivation. It is after 30 days that your data histories will be cleared from the website.

Delete POF account on phone

  1. Now, log in to your POF using the mobile app.
  2. Click your profile Placeholder and select “Settings” from the menu.
  3. Below your username, select “Account”
  4. Click “Deactivate your Account”
  5. Read the messages and select Deactivate.
  6. You’ll be prompted to re-enter your password and then you can click the deactivate button the last time after which you uninstall the app from your phone. 

Unfortunately, you can’t delete your account permanently from the app, you have to follow the steps above to delete it from the website.

How to find POF account linked to your email

Here’s is the process you’ll use:

  1. Log in to your email address.
  2. Scroll to Manage third-party access and click on it.
  3. You will see a list of accounts linked to your email, including POF, remove it, and the account will be deleted.

You can also search your emails linked with account creation, compile a list of these sites and disconnect them from your email.

Why your POF may be disabled

There are many reasons which may cause POF to delete your account without your knowledge such as if there is any “suspicious” activity with your account. Reactivating a self-deactivated account is as simple as logging back into your account. If you’ve previously deleted the account, it can’t be recovered. If your account was deactivated involuntarily by POF.

So, if your profile is disabled and you want to re-enable, just contact the support or send them an email requesting that your account be reactivated. 

How to deactivate POF account

Deactivation can be undone at any time, but account deletion is much more permanent.

Note that once you deactivate your account here, it’ll be deactivated on every device. If you’re just looking to get POF off permanently, consider deleting the account instead. 

  1. Open the POF app on your device and tap the menu icon in the corner
  2. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy
  3. You’ll now have to navigate to Delete account.
  4. Tap Delete Account, and then Continue to Account Deactivation at the bottom of the screen. 
  5. Optionally, give the reason you’re deactivating your account and tap Continue, then enter your password.

You’ll be logged out of your account, and you should receive an email saying your account has been deactivated. If you ever want to reactivate the account, you just have to open POF and log back in. Your account will be restored right away.

If you want to permanently delete your POF account, then wait 30 days. After that time period, your account will be removed from the website and you’ll no longer be able to reactivate it back.

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