How do I stop Pinterest Ads from storing my VCC details permanently?

To stop Pinterest Ads from storing your Virtual Credit Card (VCC) details permanently, you can follow these steps:

1. Remove Your Payment Method in Pinterest Ads
Log in to Your Pinterest Ads Account: Go to your Pinterest Ads Manager and log into your account.

Navigate to the Billing Section: Go to the Billing section (usually found under the "Account Settings" or "Payment Methods" tab).

Delete Your VCC: In the Payment Methods section, find your VCC, and you should have the option to remove or delete it from your account.

By doing this, Pinterest Ads will no longer have your VCC details stored for future use. This will stop automatic payments or future transactions from being charged to the VCC.

2. Opt-Out of Auto-Updated Payment Methods
If Pinterest Ads allows, make sure that you have disabled auto-payment updates. Some platforms automatically update expired or invalid payment methods if they are linked to a PayPal or other payment account. You should manually update your payment details if you prefer not to have your VCC details stored.

3. Switch to a Different Payment Method
If you don't want Pinterest to store your VCC details, you can link a different payment method (such as a regular credit card or PayPal) and remove the VCC. Pinterest will store the new payment method instead.

Use PayPal: You can use PayPal as an intermediary. This way, Pinterest doesn't store your VCC details, but instead, your PayPal account is charged. You can remove the VCC from PayPal when you no longer want to use it.

4. Clear Stored Payment Information (if applicable)
Some platforms allow you to clear or manage your stored payment methods directly in your account settings. Check if Pinterest has a similar option in the Payment Settings area of your account.

Privacy Settings: Check Pinterest's privacy settings to see if they offer options for managing the data they store, including payment methods.

5. Contact Pinterest Support
If you're unable to remove your VCC or there's no clear option to stop Pinterest from storing it permanently, you can contact Pinterest Ads Support. They can guide you on how to remove your VCC or ensure your payment details are not retained by the platform.

6. Monitor Your Account
After removing your VCC, keep an eye on your account to ensure that Pinterest Ads doesn't automatically re-add your VCC as a payment method (especially if it's linked to PayPal or a similar service).

If any charges are still made to your VCC after removal, notify Pinterest support immediately to investigate.

Conclusion:
To stop Pinterest Ads from storing your VCC details permanently, you should remove it from your payment methods section in the Ads Manager, opt-out of auto-payment updates, and consider using an alternative payment method such as PayPal. If you're unable to do so, contact Pinterest support for assistance. Regularly monitor your account to ensure that no payment details are retained without your consent.