Data Delete Instructions

If you’ve interacted with a self-hosted WordPress site (e.g., left comments, registered as a user, or submitted forms), you’ll need to contact the site owner to request data deletion.

  1. Identify the Site Owner
    • Check the site’s Contact page, About page, or Privacy Policy for the owner’s contact information.
    • Look for an email address or contact form.
  2. Submit a Data Deletion Request
    • Send a polite email to the site owner, including:
      • Your name, email address, or username associated with your data.
      • A description of the data you want deleted (e.g., comments, account details, form submissions).
      • A reference to privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA, if applicable, to strengthen your request.
    • Example:Subject: Request to Delete My Personal Data Dear [Site Owner], Under [GDPR/CCPA or applicable privacy law], I request the deletion of my personal data from your site, [website URL]. My data is associated with the email [your email] and includes [e.g., comments, account info]. Please confirm once the data has been deleted. Thank you, [Your Name]
  3. Follow Up
    • If you don’t hear back within a reasonable time (e.g., 30 days under GDPR), follow up or escalate the request to the hosting provider or a data protection authority (e.g., in the EU for GDPR).
  4. Verify Deletion
    • Ask the site owner for confirmation that your data has been removed.
    • Check the site (e.g., search for your comments) to ensure your data is no longer visible.