Published by Syncthing Community on Feb 7, 2024

Table of Contents:

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


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Data Syncthing collects from your device

  1. approximate location (network-based)
  2. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  3. read the contents of your USB storage
  4. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  5. read the contents of your USB storage
  6. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  7. take pictures and videos
  8. view Wi-Fi connections
  9. view network connections
  10. full network access
  11. read sync settings
  12. run at startup
  13. prevent device from sleeping


1. Delete Syncthing Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Syncthing:

  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 Syncthing using the form below:




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


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



2. How to Delete Syncthing on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete Syncthing".


3. Delete Syncthing on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "Syncthing" and Click "Uninstall".



3 details about Syncthing app

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1. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, if it is shared with some third party and how it's transmitted over the Internet.

2. Syncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized.

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