How to Delete ChatSecure Messenger

Things to note before removing ChatSecure Messenger:

1. The developer of ChatSecure Messenger is Chris Ballinger and all inquiries must go to them.
2. Check the Terms of Services and/or Privacy policy of Chris Ballinger to know if they support self-serve account deletion:
   • https://github.com/chatsecure/chatsecure-ios
     
   • https://twitter.com/chatsecure
     
   • http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098
     
   • https://chatsecure.org/privacy/
     
   • https://chatsecure.org/terms/
     
3. Under the GDPR, Residents of the European Union and United Kingdom have a "right to erasure" and can request any developer like Chris Ballinger holding their data to delete it. The law mandates that Chris Ballinger must comply within a month.
4. American residents (California only - you can claim to reside here) are empowered by the CCPA to request that Chris Ballinger delete any data it has on you or risk incurring a fine (upto 7.5k usd).
5. If you have an active subscription, it is recommended you unsubscribe before deleting your account or the app.

Generally, here are your options if you need your account deleted:

Option 1: Reach out to ChatSecure Messenger via Justuseapp. Get all Contact details →

Option 2: Visit the ChatSecure Messenger website directly Here →

Option 3:   Contact ChatSecure Messenger Support/ Customer Service:

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   • Developer: Signal Foundation
   • E-Mail: [email protected]
   • Website: Visit ChatSecure Messenger Website

Option 4: Check ChatSecure Messenger's Privacy/TOS/Support channels below for their Data-deletion/request policy then contact them:

• https://github.com/chatsecure/chatsecure-ios
  
• https://twitter.com/chatsecure
  
• http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098
  
• https://chatsecure.org/privacy/
  
• https://chatsecure.org/terms/
  

*Pro-tip: Once you visit any of the links above, Use your browser "Find on page" to find "@". It immediately shows the neccessary emails.

How to Delete ChatSecure Messenger from your iPhone or Android.

Delete ChatSecure Messenger from iPhone.

To delete ChatSecure Messenger from your iPhone, Follow these steps:

1. On your homescreen, Tap and hold ChatSecure Messenger until it starts shaking.
2. Once it starts to shake, you'll see an X Mark at the top of the app icon.
3. Click on that X to delete the ChatSecure Messenger app from your phone.

Method 2:

Go to Settings and click on General then click on "iPhone Storage". You will then scroll down to see the list of all the apps installed on your iPhone. Tap on the app you want to uninstall and delete the app.

For iOS 11 and above:

Go into your Settings and click on "General" and then click on iPhone Storage. You will see the option "Offload Unused Apps". Right next to it is the "Enable" option. Click on the "Enable" option and this will offload the apps that you don't use.

Delete ChatSecure Messenger from Android

1. First open the Google Play app, then press the hamburger menu icon on the top left corner.
2. After doing these, go to "My Apps and Games" option, then go to the "Installed" option.
3. You'll see a list of all your installed apps on your phone.
4. Now choose ChatSecure Messenger, then click on "uninstall".
5. Also you can specifically search for the app you want to uninstall by searching for that app in the search bar then select and uninstall.