Delete Your Data
Request the deletion of your Thought Shelf data, including any associated account information.
How Thought Shelf Identifies You
Thought Shelf does not require you to create an account. By default, your device is identified by an anonymous device ID — a randomly generated identifier that is not linked to your name, email, or any personal information.
If you chose to sign in with Firebase (e.g. Google sign-in), an account was created for authentication purposes. If you made an in-app purchase, transaction records may be held by Apple, Google, or RevenueCat under their own policies.
What Gets Deleted
When you request data deletion, the following is permanently removed from our servers:
- Your anonymous device identifier and all associated usage records
- AI analysis history and usage counts
- Engagement event records
- Analysis pacing data
- Any cloud-shared dilemmas and their share links
What Is NOT Affected
- Data stored locally on your device (dilemmas, options, values, goals) — it stays on your phone unless you delete the app or clear it from settings
- If you signed in with Firebase, your Firebase/Google account is managed separately by Google
- Purchase records held by Apple, Google Play, or RevenueCat are subject to their own data retention policies
How to Delete Your Data
Option 1: Delete Local Data From the App
Open Thought Shelf and go to your Profile page
Tap "Delete All Data" to remove all local data from your device
Optionally uninstall the app to remove all remaining local files
Option 2: Delete Server Data
Enter your device ID to delete all server-side data associated with your device. You can find your device ID in the app under Profile.
Processing Time
Server-side deletion requests are processed within 30 days in accordance with applicable data protection laws. In most cases, deletion occurs immediately, but backup systems may take up to 30 days to fully purge data.
Legal Retention
Certain records may be retained where legally required (for example, transaction records for accounting or fraud prevention purposes). These records do not contain your dilemmas or personal content and are retained only as long as required by law.
Contact
If you have questions or need help with data deletion, contact us at support@timbrestudios.co.uk.