When you delete your Pinterest account, the following actions typically occur:
1. Account Deactivation: Initially, your account is deactivated, which means it becomes invisible and inaccessible to other users. However, your data remains stored on Pinterest's servers.
2. Data Retention: Pinterest retains your account data for a specific period of time, typically 14 days to 30 days, in case you change your mind and decide to reactivate your account. During this period, you have the option to reactivate your account by simply logging back in.
3. Permanent Deletion: If you don't reactivate your account within the retention period, Pinterest permanently deletes your account and all associated data. This includes your profile information, boards, pins, and any other content you've uploaded.
4. Removal from Search Engines: Pinterest requests search engines to remove your profile and associated content from their search results. However, the removal from search engine indexes may take some time to propagate, and there's a possibility that cached versions of your content may still be visible in search results for a short period.
5. Loss of Access: Once your account is permanently deleted, you lose all access to it, and you won't be able to retrieve any of your data or reactivate the account.
It's important to note that while your account and associated data are deleted, Pinterest may still retain certain non-personal information for various purposes, such as analytics and compliance with legal obligations.
Before deleting your Pinterest account, make sure to download any important data or content you wish to keep, such as images or text descriptions from your boards. Once the account is permanently deleted, it cannot be recovered, and all your data will be lost.