Published by Ecosia on Nov 1, 2024

Table of Contents:

  1. Delete via Email
  2. Delete on iphone
  3. Delete on android


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Data Ecosia collects from your device

  1. read your contacts
  2. approximate location (network-based)
  3. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  4. read the contents of your USB storage
  5. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  6. read the contents of your USB storage
  7. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  8. take pictures and videos
  9. record audio
  10. view Wi-Fi connections
  11. view network connections
  12. pair with Bluetooth devices
  13. access Bluetooth settings
  14. full network access
  15. change your audio settings
  16. control Near Field Communication
  17. run at startup
  18. reorder running apps
  19. control vibration
  20. prevent device from sleeping
  21. install shortcuts
  22. download files without notification
  23. receive data from Internet


1. Delete Ecosia Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Ecosia: Browse to plant trees.:

  1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.

  2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

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Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to Ecosia using the form below:




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Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get Ecosia to delete your account/data:


  1. To delete your Ecosia account, contact Ecosia via email and provide the reasons for your request.
  2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
  3. Notify Ecosia of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
  4. Send the email to info@redacted... Login to see email.



2. How to Delete Ecosia on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete Ecosia: Browse to plant trees.".


3. Delete Ecosia on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "Ecosia: Browse to plant trees." and Click "Uninstall".



12 details about Ecosia app

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1. Plant trees with your searches and be climate active every day — The Ecosia community is tackling climate change, protecting wildlife, and collaborating with local communities around the world, planting the right trees in the right places.

2. Ad blocker and fast browsing — The Ecosia app is based on Chromium and gives you an intuitive, fast and secure browsing experience with everything you need, including tabs, incognito mode, bookmarks, downloads and a built-in ad blocker.

3. Protect your privacy — We don’t create a profile of you or track your location, we never sell your data to advertisers, and your searches are always SSL-encrypted.

4. We’re a not-for-profit tech company that dedicates 100% of its profits to climate action.

5. They don't just produce enough renewable energy to power all your searches, but twice as much! This means more renewables (and fewer fossil fuels) in the electricity grid.

6. The Ecosia community has already planted 200 million trees in over 35 countries.

7. With one download you can help tackle climate change while also protecting your privacy.

8. Carbon negative browser — Not only do the trees we plant absorb CO2, we also have our own solar plants.

9. Like other search engines, we make money through ads, but we use 100% of our profits for the planet.

10. Radical transparency — Our monthly financial reports disclose all of our projects so you can see exactly what our profits are going towards.

11. We also show a green leaf beside your results that are pro-environment, helping you make greener choices whilst you search.

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