How To Clear Snapchat Data?

What makes Snapchat different from all other social media platforms is the fleeting nature of its content.

Everything from snaps to stories disappears within 10 seconds to 24 hours, unlike other social media platforms where they can linger forever.

Then, of course, there are extremely fun filters and lenses to boost the aesthetics of your content.

The social media world, despite its perks, has its dark sides.

It can affect your mental health due to the constant struggle to look your best or show your best life.

Besides, some privacy and security concerns go hand in hand with any social media platform.

So, if, due to any privacy or confidentiality reasons, you want to get rid of your Snapchat data, you can delete it. But how?

So, let’s take a closer look at clearing your Snapchat data.

Deleting Snapchat To Clear Snapchat Data

If you fear that someone will get their hands on your private data on Snapchat and misuse it, you can delete your Snapchat data.

Deleting any data from Snapchat that can cause a nuisance in the future is the most rational decision. It will resolve your confidentiality and privacy concerns and also ease your mind.

However, you can change your password or contact Snapchat Support if you fear someone is compromising your privacy.

Honestly, we are not famous enough to have our data breached by Snapchat employees (unless some celebrity reads this). But we can become victims of cybercriminals if not careful.

To delete your Snapchat account on Android, go like this:

1. Open the Snapchat app.
2. Tap on your Bitmoji in the top left corner.
3. Tap on the gear icon in the top right corner.
4. Scroll to the “Support” section and tap “I Need Help.”
5. Tap on the “Managing My Account” option.
6. Select “Delete or Reactivate My Account.”
7. Tap on “How do I delete my Snapchat account?.”
8. Tap the underlined “accounts portal” link below “To delete your account if you’re on Android or on the web…”
9. On the next page, enter your account credentials.
10. Lastly, tap on the “Continue” button.

What Happens When You Delete Your Snapchat Account?

When you delete your account, it will become inactive (until you log in before the 30 days have passed).

So, if you decide to recover your account (as you instantly regret losing it), you have these 30 days. After that, you will lose everything.

After 30 days of deletion, you will lose all your data, including memories, friends, chats, photos, videos, snaps, stories, and streaks.

If you do not want to take extreme measures like deleting your account, you can delete your private memories saved on Snapchat. 

How To Delete Private Memories on Snapchat?

You can delete memories if you are concerned about a breach of your privacy.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the Snapchat app on your mobile device.
2. Swipe up from the bottom to access Memories.
3. Select snaps and stories you want to delete, or use the “Select All” button to delete them all.
4. Tap on “Delete.”
5. Select “Delete” to delete them.

Clearing Conversations, Search History, Cache & Others on Snapchat

You can individually clear many data clusters on Snapchat.

To clear different data that Snapchat stores, follow the steps below:

1. Open Snapchat on your mobile device.
2. Tap on your Bitmoji in the top left corner.
3. Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner.
4. Scroll down to the “Account Actions” section.
5. Select any option starting with “Clear.”
6. Confirm by tapping “Clear,” “OK,” or “Continue” for each option.

The Bottom Line

If you want to clear Snapchat data due to privacy concerns, you can delete your account.

Once you delete your account, after 30 days, Snapchat will delete all your data.

Similarly, you can clear some data by deleting snaps or stories saved in memories.

You can also delete your conversation, cache, search history, etc., separately if you do not want to delete your account.

So, go for any option that gives you better results or puts your mind at ease if you dread someone will steal your precious Snapchat data.

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