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Account Deletion & Data Erasure UX Audit (GDPR/CCPA)

Evaluates the findability, clarity, effort, and trustworthiness of account deletion and data erasure flows. Designed for UX researchers and compliance teams auditing consumer-facing digital services against GDPR/CCPA standards.

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26 questions · ~4 min
Q01
Long Text

Welcome to this survey about account deletion and data erasure experiences. We are conducting research to understand how people experience the process of deleting accounts and requesting data erasure from online services. This survey takes approximately 6–8 minutes. Your participation is entirely voluntary and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. All responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. By continuing, you agree to participate in this research.

Q02
Multiple Choice

When was your most recent attempt to delete or deactivate an online account?

Q03
Long Text

In your most recent attempt, how easy was it to find where to start deleting or deactivating your account?

Q04
Long Text

How clear were the steps required to complete the deletion or erasure?

Q05
Multiple Choice

Which options were available during the process? Select all that apply.

Q06
Multiple Choice

Which obstacles did you encounter, if any? Select all that apply.

Q07
Long Text

How much do you trust the service to fully erase your personal data as stated?

Q08
Long Text

What is your age group?

Q09
Long Text

Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback will directly inform improvements to account deletion and data erasure processes. Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate.

Q10
Multiple Choice

In the last 12 months, which types of services have you tried to delete or deactivate an account for? Select all that apply.

Q11
Multiple Choice

Where did you first look for or start the deletion or erasure process?

Q12
Long Text

How clear was the explanation of what would happen to your data after deletion?

Q13
Long Text

Overall, how complete did the deletion or erasure options feel compared with your expectations?

Q14
Long Text

How much effort did the overall deletion or erasure process require?

Q15
Long Text

If anything felt misleading, confusing, or incomplete in the deletion or erasure process, please describe it—including any specific wording, steps, or design elements that stood out.

Q16
Multiple Choice

What is your gender?

Q17
Long Text

How comfortable are you managing account settings and privacy controls?

Q18
Long Text

How clear was the information about how long the deletion process would take?

Q19
Multiple Choice

Were you offered a grace period to reverse the deletion after submitting your request?

Q20
Long Text

Approximately how long did it take to submit your deletion or erasure request?

Q21
AI Interview

Based on your survey responses, we'd like to explore your account deletion or data erasure experience in a bit more depth.

Q22
Long Text

In which region do you currently live?

Q23
Long Text

How clear was the explanation of the consequences of deletion (e.g., loss of data, subscriptions, or access)?

Q24
Multiple Choice

What confirmation did you receive after submitting your deletion or erasure request?

Q25
Long Text

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q26
Multiple Choice

What is your current employment status?

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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