Depending on the year you were born, there is a strong probability that you have either spent a significant amount of time online or have never experienced an offline environment. You may have spent many years online or have never experienced an offline environment, relying on when you were born. Anyhow, there is no denying that the internet and the companies that dominate its advertising know a lot about you.
1. Examine alternatives to account deletion
Users may lose information, forfeit whatever marketable online presence you have built, and in some circumstances, lose the chance to start a new account with the same name because the majority of these processes cannot be undone.
2. Updated Google Search Results
You can use Google's tool to delete out-of-date content if a web page's owner updates it but Google's search results don't reflect the change.
3. Disable gaming and social media profiles
Considering the trend, social media and gaming sites are frequently where people look to locate you online. Although it could be difficult to recall every account you've had over the years, it's a good idea to start by removing yourself from the most popular websites. It's a decent place to start, even if it won't necessarily erase the 'deep web' memories of oneself.
4. Eliminate Digital History
Photos or writing that has been publicly shared are obviously much more likely to be spotted by others. Consider installing and backing up your posts before you decide to go ahead and delete your existing profiles or current posts. The settings of almost all significant social networking platforms include backup options.
5. Delete payment and shopping accounts
Users on websites like eBay and Amazon can view public versions of your profile, and search engines may make that information readily available. Such accounts must be deleted without dread, but if you wish to take a step further, you can also remove your PayPal and Venmo payment accounts.
There are certain actions you can take moving forward even though it is practically difficult to completely preserve your information off the internet. Think over whether you need to input your personal information when you register a new online account or if setting up a burner account to hide your identity would be preferable.
