Published by Kakao Corporation on Mar 12, 2024

Table of Contents:

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


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Data KakaoTalk collects from your device

  1. retrieve running apps
  2. find accounts on the device
  3. read calendar events plus confidential information
  4. add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
  5. find accounts on the device
  6. read your contacts
  7. modify your contacts
  8. approximate location (network-based)
  9. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  10. directly call phone numbers
  11. read phone status and identity
  12. read the contents of your USB storage
  13. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  14. read the contents of your USB storage
  15. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  16. take pictures and videos
  17. record audio
  18. view Wi-Fi connections
  19. read phone status and identity
  20. view network connections
  21. pair with Bluetooth devices
  22. send sticky broadcast
  23. change network connectivity
  24. connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  25. full network access
  26. change your audio settings
  27. control Near Field Communication
  28. read sync settings
  29. run at startup
  30. reorder running apps
  31. draw over other apps
  32. control vibration
  33. prevent device from sleeping
  34. toggle sync on and off
  35. install shortcuts
  36. receive data from Internet


1. Delete KakaoTalk Account through Email

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

  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 KakaoTalk using the form below:




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


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



2. How to Delete KakaoTalk on Iphone

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


3. Delete KakaoTalk on Android phone

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



12 details about KakaoTalk app

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1. - Bluetooth: Connect wireless audio devices (call, voice message recording & playing, etc).

2. - Photos, videos and audio: Used to send or save files in your device, including photos, video and audio files.

3. - Camera: Use Face Talk, take pictures and videos, scan QR codes, and scan credit card numbers for Kakao Pay.

4. - Microphone: Use voice calls and voice recording for Voice Talk, Face Talk, voice messages, etc.

5. - Check your recent chat history including group chats, 1:1 chats and chats in My Chatroom.

6. * You may not be able to use some services normally if you don't agree to grant optional accesses.

7. With more than 150 Million users worldwide, KakaoTalk is a messenger app connecting people and the world.

8. ※ KakaoTalk on Wear OS must be synced with your KakaoTalk on mobile.

9. - Notifications: Used to receive new KakaoTalk message alerts.

10. - Location: Use location-based services such as sending the location information of a chatroom.

11. - Calendar: Create and edit events in the Calendar app of the device.

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