Published by Mega Ltd on Nov 13, 2024

Table of Contents:

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


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Data MEGA 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 network connections
  11. pair with Bluetooth devices
  12. change network connectivity
  13. full network access
  14. change your audio settings
  15. run at startup
  16. draw over other apps
  17. control vibration
  18. prevent device from sleeping
  19. receive data from Internet


1. Delete MEGA Account through Email

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

  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 MEGA using the form below:




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Chat with our AppContacter AI Support


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


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



2. How to Delete MEGA on Iphone

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


3. Delete MEGA on Android phone

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



12 details about MEGA app

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1. Media (photos, videos, music and audio): MEGA accesses your media files when you upload, share through chat and when camera uploads is enabled.

2. MEGA provides user-controlled encrypted cloud storage that’s accessed with web browsers and dedicated apps for mobile devices.

3. Notifications: MEGA sends notifications about chat messages, calls, transfer progress, contact requests, or incoming shares from other users.

4. Microphone: MEGA accesses your microphone when you capture a video, make a call or record voice messages in the app.

5. Location: MEGA accesses your location when you share it with your contacts in chat.

6. Nearby devices: MEGA accesses nearby devices so you can use Bluetooth devices to join calls in the app.

7. Camera: MEGA accesses your camera when you capture a video or photo, or make a call in the app.

8. You can also automatically connect your local data to sync to the Cloud drive, ensuring your important files are always safe and accessible across all your devices.

9. Contacts: MEGA accesses your contacts so you can add them from your device.

10. Collaborate seamlessly with your team members or friends and family with direct integration with our Cloud drive for sending and receiving encrypted files.

11. To manage your subscriptions, simply tap on the Play Store icon on your device, sign in with your Google ID (if you haven’t already done so), then tap on the MEGA app.

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