How to Delete Your Pinterest Account in 2026
At a glance
Platform Pinterest
Company Pinterest, Inc.
Grace period Public profile deactivated immediately; account and personal data permanently deleted in 7 days (reactivate within 7 days to cancel)
Official page help.pinterest.com
What you need to know first
Deactivation hides your profile/boards/Pins temporarily (reversible by logging in); deletion permanently removes the account and personal data.
Step-by-step: delete your data from Pinterest
- Step 1: Log in at pinterest.com
- Step 2: Click the down-arrow (top right) > Settings
- Step 3: Click Account management
- Step 4: Click Delete account
- Step 5: Confirm — Pinterest emails you to complete deletion
On mobile
- Tap profile > menu > Settings
- Account management > Delete your data and account
- Confirm via the email Pinterest sends
Separate data request
Request your data (desktop, Account management); California users must email privacy-support@pinterest.com to reactivate
Key gotchas
- Official window is 7 days (not 14 as many blogs claim)
- Deleting the app is NOT deleting the account
- Business accounts: clear outstanding ad bills/remove payment first
- California reactivation requires emailing privacy support
What this doesn't cover
Repinned content and search-engine caches persist; brokers that scraped your profile keep their copies.
Repinned and brokered copies survive deletion.
See what personal data is exposed about you beyond Pinterest.
Run a free scan →Frequently asked questions
Does Pinterest delete my data immediately?
Public profile deactivated immediately; account and personal data permanently deleted in 7 days (reactivate within 7 days to cancel)
Can I opt out of Pinterest using my data for training?
Check Pinterest's data controls settings for a training opt-out option.
Does deleting my Pinterest account remove my data from the internet?
Repinned content and search-engine caches persist; brokers that scraped your profile keep their copies.
What are common mistakes when deleting Pinterest data?
Official window is 7 days (not 14 as many blogs claim). Deleting the app is NOT deleting the account.
Sources
Steps and URLs reflect the platform documentation as of the date above. Platforms may change their settings layout at any time. This guide is informational and not affiliated with Pinterest, Inc.