Data Deletion & Your Rights
Last updated: August 17, 2025
Your Data Rights
At Beneficial Technology, we believe in transparency and giving you control over your personal data. Depending on your location and applicable laws, you have several rights regarding your personal information.
Key Rights You Have:
- ✅ Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- ✅ Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- ✅ Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- ✅ Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- ✅ Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- ✅ Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
Requesting Data Deletion
You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time. Here's how to do it:
Method 1: Email Request
Send an email to privacy@beneficial.technology with the subject line "Data Deletion Request"
Include your full name, email address, and any other identifying information to help us locate your data.
Method 2: Contact Form
Use our contact form and select "Data Deletion Request" as the subject.
Provide the same identifying information to ensure we can process your request accurately.
Method 3: Phone Request
Call us at [Your Business Phone] and ask to speak with our privacy team.
We'll guide you through the verification process and document your request.
What Happens After Your Request
Verification (1-2 business days)
We'll verify your identity to ensure the request is legitimate and protect your data.
Data Review (3-5 business days)
Our team will locate all instances of your personal data across our systems.
Deletion Process (5-10 business days)
We'll securely delete your data from all our systems and databases.
Confirmation (Within 30 days)
You'll receive a detailed report of what was deleted and confirmation of completion.
What We Delete
When you request data deletion, we will remove the following types of personal information:
Contact Information
- • Name and email address
- • Phone numbers
- • Physical addresses
- • Company information
Account Data
- • User accounts and profiles
- • Login credentials
- • Preferences and settings
- • Communication history
Website Activity
- • Browsing history
- • Form submissions
- • Cookie data
- • Analytics information
Service Data
- • Consultation records
- • Service requests
- • Payment information
- • Legal documents
Data We May Retain
In certain circumstances, we may be legally required to retain some information:
Legal Obligations
- • Financial records for tax purposes (typically 7 years)
- • Legal contracts and agreements
- • Regulatory compliance records
- • Information required for ongoing legal proceedings
If we must retain any data due to legal requirements, we will inform you of what is being kept and why, and ensure it's stored securely with minimal access.
Verification Requirements
To protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized deletion requests, we require verification:
What You'll Need to Provide:
- • Full legal name as it appears in our records
- • Email address associated with your account
- • Phone number (if provided during registration)
- • Company name (if applicable)
- • Description of your relationship with us
For additional security, we may request additional verification such as a government-issued ID or proof of address for high-risk deletion requests.
Timeline and Expectations
Response Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request partial deletion of my data?
Yes, you can request deletion of specific types of data while keeping others. Just specify what you'd like deleted in your request.
What if I change my mind after requesting deletion?
You can cancel your deletion request within 24 hours of submission. After that, the process cannot be reversed.
Will deletion affect my ability to use your services?
Yes, deleting your account data will prevent you from accessing our services. You would need to create a new account if you wish to use our services again.
How do I know my data was actually deleted?
We provide a detailed deletion report showing exactly what was removed from each system. You can also request a verification audit.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about data deletion or your privacy rights, please contact us:
Privacy Team
Email: privacy@beneficial.technology
Subject: Data Deletion Request
Response Time: Within 24 hours
General Inquiries
Email: hello@beneficial.technology
Phone: [Your Business Phone]
Address: [Your Business Address]
Ready to Request Data Deletion?
We're committed to making the data deletion process as simple and transparent as possible. Your privacy is important to us.