====== Deactivate Account ======

==== Can I delete my account? ====

No, we cannot remove your account and all of your data from our database. Due to database integrity reasons, user accounts are not removed from OzBargain.

We do however, allow users to **deactivate** their account.

==== How do I deactivate my account? ====

To deactivate your account,

  * Go to your Settings page.
  * Click on "Deactivate account" link near the bottom of the page.
  * Optionally select a reason why you wish to have your account deactivated.
  * Click on "Confirm", and your account would be deactivated.

==== What happens to my account when it's deactivated? ====

This is what happens when your account is deactivated:

  * Your account is now "Deactivated" and cannot be logged in.
  * Your profile page becomes inaccessible.
  * Your email subscriptions are removed.
  * Your username is anonymised to "[Deactivated]"

Having your account deactivated means you do not wish to participate on OzBargain anymore. You will not be able to log back into that account or create a new account.

==== Can I create a new account after deactivating my account? ====

No.

  * If you wish to change your username or email address, **do not** deactivate your account. Change your username and/or email address in the settings page or [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/forum/10041|Talk with a Moderator]] to have your username updated if it has been less than 12 months since the last change. See [[faq#how_can_i_change_my_username_i_made_a_mistake|this FAQ entry]].
  * If you have a compelling reason to why you cannot use your old account, you should also contact OzBargain support to discuss your situation, before a new account is created.

==== Can I reactivate an account? ====

Yes, you can. If you have previously deactivated the account yourself, you can use **[[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/reactivate|Account Reactivation page]]**, provided that you still remember the username, password and email address linked to your deactivated account. Otherwise please [[https://www.ozbargain.com.au/contact|contact us]] with the username or email address of the account. Note that OzBargain reserves the right to deny unreasonable, repeated reactivation requests.