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This guide helps you permanently delete your Headspace 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 deletion guide from Headspace
Additional Resources
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion
Legal terms regarding account closure
Information about data rights and privacy
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel your subscription
Before deleting your account, cancel your Headspace subscription to prevent future billing. Go to your device's app store (Apple or Google) or your account settings if you subscribed through the website, and cancel the subscription.
Tips
- •Find your subscription in app store settings
- •Save confirmation of cancellation
- •You can use Headspace until the end of your billing period
Log into Headspace
Open the Headspace app or visit headspace.com in a web browser. Sign in with your account credentials.
Tips
- •Have your password ready
- •Account deletion can be done from app or website
Access account settings
In the app, tap your profile icon, then tap the gear/settings icon. On the website, click your profile picture in the top right and select 'Settings' or 'Account'.
Tips
- •The exact menu may vary by platform
- •Look for account or privacy settings
Delete your account
Scroll down to find 'Delete Account' or 'Close Account'. Tap or click it, and Headspace will ask you to confirm. Read the information about what will be deleted.
Tips
- •Consider your meditation streak before deleting
- •Note any progress you want to remember
- •Deletion is typically immediate
Warnings
- •All your meditation history and progress will be permanently deleted
Confirm deletion
Enter your password if prompted to verify your identity, then confirm your decision to delete the account. Your account will be immediately deleted and you'll be logged out.
Tips
- •Deletion is immediate with no grace period
- •You'll receive a confirmation email
- •Save the confirmation for your records
Important Warnings
Permanent data loss
Immediate deletion
Subscription must be cancelled separately
Meditation streak lost
Favorites and bookmarks
No data export
Alternatives to Consider
Cancel subscription but keep account
Cancel your paid subscription but maintain your free Headspace account with limited access to content.
Pros
- •Preserves your meditation history and streak
- •Can still access some free content
- •Can resubscribe at any time
Cons
- •Data remains on Headspace servers
- •Limited functionality without subscription
- •Account still exists
Take a break without deleting
Stop using Headspace temporarily while keeping your account and data intact.
Pros
- •All progress preserved
- •Can return anytime
- •Maintains meditation streak if you come back
Cons
- •Data stored on Headspace servers
- •Doesn't address privacy concerns
- •May still receive emails
Switch to alternative meditation apps
Delete Headspace and migrate to an alternative meditation or mindfulness app with different features or better privacy.
Pros
- •Can choose more privacy-focused alternatives
- •Explore different meditation approaches
- •May find better pricing or features
Cons
- •Lose meditation history
- •Need to build new streak
- •Different content and teaching styles
Frequently Asked Questions
No, account deletion is immediate and permanent. Once confirmed, your account, meditation history, and all progress cannot be recovered.
References & Citations
- [1]Headspace Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion
https://www.headspace.com/privacy-policy
- [2]Headspace Terms of Service
Legal terms regarding account closure
https://www.headspace.com/terms-and-conditions
- [3]Headspace Data Rights
Information about data rights and privacy
https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001153268
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Last Updated
November 8, 2025