🗑️ How to Delete Your Account
You can permanently delete your Expense Tracker account and all associated data directly from your device. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Open App Settings
Launch the Expense Tracker app on your device.
Tap the ⚙️ Settings icon (usually at the bottom or top of the screen).
Step 2: Navigate to Account
Scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu.
Look for the "Account" section and tap it.
Step 3: Tap Delete Account
At the bottom of the Account settings, you will see the "DELETE ACCOUNT" button.
Tap this button to initiate the deletion process.
Step 4: Re-verify Your Google Account
For security purposes, you will be asked to re-authenticate with your Google account.
Sign in with the Google account associated with your Expense Tracker account.
Step 5: Confirm Deletion
A confirmation dialog will appear asking you to type the word "DELETE" (in capital letters).
This step prevents accidental account deletion.
Type "DELETE" exactly as shown in the text field.
Step 6: Final Deletion
After confirming with the word "DELETE", tap the "DELETE PERMANENTLY" button.
Your account will be permanently deleted.
💾 What Gets Deleted
When you delete your account, the following data is permanently removed:
- Cloud Data (Firestore) – All transactions, categories, budgets, wallets, and notes stored in the cloud.
- Authentication – Your Firebase Authentication account and Google Sign-In credentials.
- Profile Information – Your Google profile information saved in the app (name, email, profile picture).
- Local Device Data – All app data stored locally on your device including:
- Transaction history
- Categories and budgets
- Security credentials (PIN, biometric data)
- App preferences and settings
- Sync Data – All synchronization records between your device and the cloud.
⚡ What Does NOT Get Deleted
The following information may remain in certain circumstances:
- Google Account – Your Google account itself will NOT be deleted. Only the connection to Expense Tracker is removed.
- App Installation – The app itself remains installed on your device. You will need to manually uninstall it if desired.
- System Backups – If you have automatic cloud backups enabled on your device (Google Cloud Backup, iCloud, etc.), app data may persist in those backups.
⚠️ Important Warnings
This action is PERMANENT AND CANNOT BE UNDONE. Once your account is deleted, all your financial data will be lost forever. There is no recovery option after deletion is complete.
Before deleting your account, we strongly recommend:
- Export your data from Settings → Export to keep a local copy of your transactions and financial records.
- Take screenshots of important information you want to retain.
- Save any notes or categories separately before proceeding.
A stable internet connection is required to delete your account. The app must communicate with our servers to remove your cloud data from Firebase/Firestore.
🆘 What If Deletion Fails?
If you encounter an error or network issue during account deletion:
- Your account and data remain intact and unchanged.
- No data will be lost due to a failed deletion attempt.
- You can safely try the deletion process again.
- If the issue persists, please contact our support team at support@expensee.app
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I recover my data after deletion?
A: No. Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. We cannot recover deleted data. Please ensure you export your data before deletion if you need to keep any records.
Q: Will deleting the app delete my account?
A: No. Uninstalling the app does NOT delete your account or cloud data. You must follow the Delete Account steps above to permanently remove your account.
Q: How long does it take to delete my account?
A: Deletion is usually instant. However, it may take a few minutes for all cloud data to be completely removed from our servers. During this time, you should not log back in.
Q: What if I only want to log out instead of deleting?
A: If you only want to stop syncing data to the cloud, simply go to Settings → Account and tap "Log Out". This will stop cloud synchronization without deleting anything. Your local data will remain on your device.
Q: Can I delete my account from the web?
A: Account deletion can only be done from the mobile app (iOS/Android). This page provides instructions for reference only.
Q: What about my Google account?
A: Your Google account will NOT be affected. Only your Expense Tracker account and the connection between the two will be removed.
📞 Need Help?
If you have any questions or encounter issues with account deletion, please contact our support team:
We'll respond to your inquiry within 24-48 hours.