Published by Google LLC on Nov 5, 2024

Table of Contents:

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


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Data Contacts collects from your device

  1. find accounts on the device
  2. add or remove accounts
  3. read your own contact card
  4. modify your own contact card
  5. find accounts on the device
  6. read your contacts
  7. modify your contacts
  8. directly call phone numbers
  9. read phone status and identity
  10. read the contents of your USB storage
  11. read the contents of your USB storage
  12. read phone status and identity
  13. view network connections
  14. measure app storage space
  15. full network access
  16. control Near Field Communication
  17. read sync settings
  18. run at startup
  19. use accounts on the device
  20. control vibration
  21. prevent device from sleeping
  22. modify system settings
  23. toggle sync on and off
  24. install shortcuts
  25. read Google service configuration
  26. read sync statistics
  27. receive data from Internet
  28. view configured accounts


1. Delete Contacts Account through Email

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

  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 Contacts using the form below:




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


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



2. How to Delete Contacts on Iphone

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


3. Delete Contacts on Android phone

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



Contacts App Details

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Back up and sync your contacts across all your devices • Keep your contacts safely backed up to your Google Account • Access your contacts from anywhere you’re signed in, including your next phone • Recover contacts deleted in the last 30 days from Trash Keep your contacts organized and up to date • View your contacts by account (such as work or personal) • Easily add contacts and edit information like phone numbers, emails, and photos • Get help merging duplicate contacts, adding useful details, and more Connect with the people who matter most • View highlights, like upcoming birthdays and anniversaries • Add notifications so you never miss a special day • Easily access contacts you recently added or viewed Also available for Wear OS, including a Favorite contacts tile and contact complication

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