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Calm Account Deletion

Leave Calm on your terms

easy
5 minutes
Verified 11/8/2025
Updated 11/8/2025

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This guide helps you permanently delete your Calm account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.

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Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Official Calm Help - Delete Account

Official deletion guide from Calm

Additional Resources

[1]
Calm Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

[2]
Calm Terms of Service

Legal terms regarding account closure

[3]
Calm Data Rights

Information about data rights and privacy

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Cancel your subscription

Before deleting your account, cancel your Calm Premium subscription through your app store (Apple or Google) or the Calm website to prevent future charges.

Tips

  • Locate subscription in app store settings
  • Save cancellation confirmation
  • Access remains until billing period ends
2

Log into Calm

Open the Calm app or visit calm.com in a web browser and sign in with your account credentials.

Tips

  • Account deletion available on both app and website
  • Have your password ready for verification
3

Access profile settings

In the app, tap the menu icon (three lines) or your profile picture, then tap 'Settings'. On the website, click your profile icon in the top right and select 'Settings'.

Tips

  • Look for the gear icon if Settings isn't immediately visible
  • The exact menu structure may vary slightly
4

Delete your account

In Settings, scroll down to find 'Delete Account' or 'Account Management'. Tap or click it, and Calm will show you what will be deleted. Confirm that you want to proceed.

Tips

  • Review your meditation progress before deleting
  • Take screenshots of achievements you want to remember
  • Deletion process is straightforward and quick

Warnings

  • All your progress, favorites, and session history will be permanently deleted
5

Confirm deletion

Enter your password if prompted, then confirm your decision to delete. Your account will be immediately deleted and you'll be logged out of all devices.

Tips

  • Deletion is immediate with no recovery option
  • Check your email for deletion confirmation
  • Save the confirmation email for your records

Important Warnings

Alternatives to Consider

Cancel subscription but keep account

easy

Cancel your Premium subscription but maintain your free Calm account with access to limited content.

Pros

  • Preserves meditation history and progress
  • Can access some free content
  • Can resubscribe whenever desired

Cons

  • Data remains on Calm servers
  • Limited content without subscription
  • Account still active
3 min

Pause usage without deleting

easy

Stop using Calm temporarily while keeping your account and progress data intact.

Pros

  • All progress and streaks preserved
  • Can return at any time
  • Maintains your achievements

Cons

  • Data stored on Calm servers
  • Doesn't address privacy concerns
  • Account remains active
1 min

Switch to alternative apps

easy

Delete Calm and try alternative meditation, sleep, or wellness apps with different features or privacy policies.

Pros

  • Can find more privacy-focused alternatives
  • Explore different meditation styles
  • Potentially better features or pricing

Cons

  • Lose all meditation history
  • Need to restart progress tracking
  • Different content library
10 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No, account deletion is immediate and permanent. Once confirmed, your account, meditation history, and progress cannot be recovered.

References & Citations

  1. [1]
    Calm Privacy Policy

    Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

    https://www.calm.com/privacy

  2. [2]
    Calm Terms of Service

    Legal terms regarding account closure

    https://www.calm.com/terms

  3. [3]
    Calm Data Rights

    Information about data rights and privacy

    https://support.calm.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007859054

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Critical Warnings

  • Permanent data loss

    All your meditation sessions, sleep stories history, breathing exercise records, favorites, and prog...

  • Immediate deletion

    Calm account deletion is immediate. Once confirmed, your account and data are instantly removed with...

  • Subscription must be cancelled separately

    Deleting your account doesn't automatically cancel your subscription. Cancel through your app store ...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Tags

meditation
mindfulness
mental-health
sleep
relaxation
wellness