Account

DELETE YOUR
ACCOUNT

You can permanently delete your Buyit account at any time, directly from within the app or by contacting our support team.

Processing time
Up to 30 days
Applies to
Buyit mobile app accounts
Support
support@buyit.ng
Recommended method
DELETE DIRECTLY IN THE APP
The fastest and easiest way to delete your account is from within the Buyit app. No email or waiting period needed to initiate — the option is available directly in your account settings.
1
Open the Buyit app
Launch the Buyit app on your iOS or Android device and make sure you are signed in to the account you want to delete.
2
Go to the Account tab
Tap the Account icon in the bottom navigation bar to open your profile.
3
Open Settings
Tap Settings from your account menu to access app and account preferences.
4
Tap "Delete Account"
Scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account. You will be asked to confirm your decision before deletion begins.
5
Confirm deletion
Read the confirmation prompt, then confirm. Your account and data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.
01
WHAT GETS DELETED

When you delete your Buyit account, the following data is permanently removed from our systems:

Data type
Deleted?
Profile information (name, photo, bio)
Permanently deleted
Business listings and products
Permanently deleted
Messages and conversations
Permanently deleted
Saved businesses and favourites
Permanently deleted
Account credentials and login data
Permanently deleted
Location and device data
Permanently deleted

Certain non-personal records (e.g. anonymised transaction logs required for legal or regulatory compliance) may be retained for up to 90 days as required by applicable law, after which they are also purged.

02
HOW LONG IT TAKES

Once you confirm account deletion — either through the app or via an approved email request — the process begins immediately. Your account will be deactivated right away, meaning it will no longer be visible to other users.

All personal data is permanently deleted from our servers and backups within 30 days of the deletion request being confirmed.

During the 30-day window your account is inactive and inaccessible. If you change your mind before the 30 days elapse, contact us at support@buyit.ng to request a cancellation. After 30 days, recovery is not possible.

03
REQUEST VIA EMAIL

If you are unable to access the app, you can submit a deletion request by email. Our support team will verify your identity and process the request within 3–5 business days of confirmation.

EMAIL DELETION REQUEST
Send an email from the address linked to your Buyit account. Include your display name so we can locate your account. Our team will reply to confirm before any action is taken.
SEND DELETION REQUEST
04
IMPORTANT — PERMANENT ACTION

Please read carefully before proceeding with account deletion.

DELETION IS PERMANENT AND CANNOT BE UNDONE
Once your account has been deleted and the 30-day recovery window has passed, your data cannot be recovered. All your listings, messages, saved businesses, and profile information will be gone forever. This action cannot be reversed.
05
NEED HELP?

If you have questions about account deletion or need assistance, our support team is available to help.

BUYIT SUPPORT
App
Buyit Marketplace — Account → Settings → Delete Account