Published by Ancestry.com on Mar 11, 2024

Table of Contents:

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


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Data Ancestry collects from your device

  1. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  2. read the contents of your USB storage
  3. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  4. read the contents of your USB storage
  5. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  6. take pictures and videos
  7. record audio
  8. view network connections
  9. full network access
  10. run at startup
  11. control vibration
  12. prevent device from sleeping
  13. receive data from Internet


1. Delete Ancestry Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Ancestry: Family History & DNA:

  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 Ancestry using the form below:




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


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



2. How to Delete Ancestry on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete Ancestry: Family History & DNA".


3. Delete Ancestry on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "Ancestry: Family History & DNA" and Click "Uninstall".



6 details about Ancestry app

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1. Explore who and where you came from through photos, stories, historical records, and so much more— even your ethnicity and family communities if you’ve taken an AncestryDNA® test.

2. And with just one relative’s name, you can start to discover your family history anytime, anywhere with Ancestry®, the top genealogy app*.

3. Add Traits to your DNA results to see how your genes could influence 35+ fitness, nutrient, sensory and appearance traits.

4. • Learn about historical events that affected your ancestors’ lives.

5. • Personal traits.

Liked Ancestry? you may also like other Books & Reference apps like MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA; Family tree; Family Tree Archive; Take a Name LDS Family History;

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