Published by Ordnance Survey Ltd on Mar 5, 2024

Table of Contents:

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


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Data OS Maps collects from your device

  1. retrieve running apps
  2. find accounts on the device
  3. add or remove accounts
  4. find accounts on the device
  5. approximate location (network-based)
  6. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  7. take pictures and videos
  8. view Wi-Fi connections
  9. view network connections
  10. create accounts and set passwords
  11. full network access
  12. read sync settings
  13. run at startup
  14. use accounts on the device
  15. prevent device from sleeping
  16. toggle sync on and off
  17. Read email attachments
  18. receive data from Internet


1. Delete OS Maps Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by OS Maps: Explore hiking trails:

  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 OS Maps using the form below:




Email Support directly



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


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



2. How to Delete OS Maps on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete OS Maps: Explore hiking trails".


3. Delete OS Maps on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "OS Maps: Explore hiking trails" and Click "Uninstall".



12 details about OS Maps app

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1. Plan unlimited trails with detailed, up to date maps across the country and discover that next great trail! Whether you love to hike, bike or run, there’s multiple map layers to suit any activity, including topographic and aerial maps.

2. Want to find new places in your local neighbourhood? Or plan that next thru-hiking adventure? From breathtaking National Parks to easy walks along the coast, experience the thrill of finding a brand new trail that you never even knew existed with OS Maps.

3. Choose from multiple map layers; plan activities & find trails with detailed topographic mapping; or explore the landscape in stunning detail with aerial view.

4. Download your favorite areas to save and view offline – so you can view your maps and routes even without cell reception.

5. Download trails, routes and maps and share with others.

6. Whether you want to hike, bike or run, OS Maps will guide you with amazing trails across the USA.

7. OS Maps offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription and an auto-renewing yearly subscription to provide you with premium access to OS Maps while you maintain an active subscription.

8. Use OS Maps as your off-road GPS tracker with automatic ‘snap-to-path’ making route planning easy with the shortest distance between your waypoints plotted automatically.

9. Go from laptop to hilltop with ease! View, create & sync your routes & activities with a single account across multiple devices.

10. You may cancel a subscription at any time before the end of the applicable billing period by going to your Subscriptions list on the Google Play App.

11. Search for the best trails in an area as rated by fellow outdoor enthusiasts and plot your own trail to follow, share and record.

Liked OS Maps? you may also like other Maps & Navigation apps like Horizon Explorer AR; Colorado Trail Explorer; ArcGIS Explorer; Explore Beijing subway map; Explore Guangzhou metro map;

Reported Deleting Issues

Note: Issues displayed have already been sent to the developer and are older than 7 days.

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    — by Anoushka Anand 1 year ago