User Data Deletion Request

Platform: New Africa
Effective Date: 26 February 2026
Contact Email: admin@africadeep.com
Website: https://africadeep.com/newafrica


Your Right to Delete Your Data

At New Africa, we respect your right to control your personal information.

You may request:

  • Deletion of your account
  • Deletion of your personal data
  • Removal of specific content
  • Permanent account closure

This right is provided in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant regulations.


Option 1: Delete Your Account Inside the App (Recommended)

You can permanently delete your account directly within the New Africa app:

  1. Open the New Africa app
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Select Privacy & Security
  4. Tap Delete Account
  5. Confirm your request

Once confirmed, your deletion request will be processed.


Option 2: Submit a Manual Deletion Request

If you cannot access your account, you may submit a deletion request by email.

Please send an email to:

📧admin@africadeep.com

Include the following information:

  • Full name
  • Username
  • Email address linked to the account
  • Country
  • Reason for deletion (optional)

Subject line:
Account Deletion Request – New Africa

For security purposes, we may request additional verification to confirm your identity before processing your request.


What Happens When You Delete Your Account

When your deletion request is processed:

  • Your profile will be permanently removed
  • Your posts, comments, and media will be deleted
  • Your follower and engagement data will be removed
  • Your personal information will be erased from active databases

However:

  • Some anonymized or aggregated data may remain for analytics purposes
  • Data may be retained where required by law
  • Backups may take up to 30 days to fully purge

Deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed.


Processing Time

We aim to process deletion requests within:

7–30 days, depending on verification requirements.

You will receive confirmation once your account has been deleted.


Exceptions

We may retain certain information if:

  • Required by law
  • Needed to resolve disputes
  • Required to enforce our Terms
  • Necessary for fraud prevention or security investigations

Any retained data will be limited and secured.


Data Associated With Third Parties

If you signed in using:

  • Google
  • Apple
  • Third-party payment services

You may also need to manage your data directly with those providers.


Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding your data rights or deletion requests, contact:

📧 admin@africadeep.com
🌍 http://africadeep.com/newafrica
📍 South Africa