In today’s digital age, privacy is a major concern for many users. Platforms like Truecaller, which aggregate contact information and phone numbers, can raise privacy issues. If you’re concerned about your privacy and want to remove your phone number from Truecaller, rest assured that the process is straightforward. In this guide, we’ll explain how to safely delete your Truecaller account and ensure that your phone number is removed from the database.
Steps to Delete Your Truecaller Account
Follow these simple steps to permanently delete your Truecaller account and remove your phone number from the platform’s database:
Open the Truecaller app on your mobile device. Access settings by tapping on the three dots or gear icon at the upper right corner of the screen (on iOS devices). Navigate to the Privacy Center by selecting ‘Settings’ and then ‘Privacy Center’. Deactivate your account by tapping on the ‘Deactivate’ button. Confirm the deactivation by selecting ‘Yes’ on the confirmation prompt.
How to Unlist Your Phone Number from Truecaller
To deactivate your Truecaller account and ensure your phone number is unlisted from the platform’s database, follow these additional steps:
Go to the Truecaller Unlisting Page using a web browser. Enter your phone number, including the country code, in the specified field. Click on ‘Unlist Phone Number’ to start removing your phone number from Truecaller’s database.
Related FAQs:
What occurs when I delete Truecaller?
Deleting Truecaller removes the application from your device, but your contacts’ data remains stored on Truecaller’s servers. However, any contacts added after uninstalling the app will not be accessible to Truecaller.
Is it possible to disable Truecaller?
Yes, to temporarily disable Truecaller, follow these steps:
- Open the Truecaller app.
- Tap the people icon to access ‘Settings.’
- Go to ‘About’ and choose ‘Deactivate Account.’
Following these steps allows you to manage your privacy and remove your phone number association with Truecaller.