Delete your Words. Rooted. account

Option 1 — Delete in the app (immediate)

1. Open the Words. Rooted. app (named Trace the Word in earlier versions) and open any word.
2. Tap You in the bottom bar and sign in if needed.
3. Tap Delete Account, then Delete Permanently.

Your account and saved data are deleted right away.

Option 2 — Request deletion by email

Use this if you no longer have the app or can’t sign in.

1. Email legal@sequoyahinstitutefortechnology.com from the email address on your account, with the subject “Delete my Words. Rooted. account”.
2. If you write from a different address, we’ll send a confirmation request to your account address first, to protect your account.
3. We delete the account and confirm by email within 30 days, usually much sooner.

What is deleted

• Your account and account ID
• Your email address and password credential
• All saved Words (My Forest)
• All saved Trails, including any search text saved with them

What is kept, and for how long

• Nothing tied to your account remains in our live systems after deletion.
• Copies may remain in our hosting provider’s routine backups for up to 7 days, after which they are overwritten.
• Limited security and server logs (such as sign-in times and IP addresses) may be kept for up to 30 days, then deleted.
• Dictionary content in the app is public reference material and isn’t linked to you.

Only want to remove some items? You can un-save individual Words or Trails in the app at any time without deleting your account.

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