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Deciding to leave a platform should be as clear as deciding to join one. Here is exactly what deleting your ProjectBist account involves.
ProjectBist Editorial
May 03, 2026•3 min read
Transparency about how to leave a platform is as important as transparency about how to join one. Not every researcher or client who joins ProjectBist will continue using it indefinitely, and understanding exactly what happens when you delete your account is information you should have access to clearly and without searching for it.
This post explains the deletion process, what it affects, and what you might want to do before initiating it.

Account deletion on ProjectBist is managed through your account settings.
If you have difficulty locating the deletion option, you can also initiate the process by contacting the support team directly through projectbist.com/contact. The team is available to assist.
When you delete your account, ProjectBist processes data cleanup and anonymization of records associated with your profile. This means:
For full details about how ProjectBist handles your data, including retention periods and data rights, the Privacy Policy is available on the platform
Before initiating deletion, consider the following:
No. Account deletion is permanent. If you choose to return to ProjectBist after deleting your account, you would need to create a new account and rebuild your profile from scratch. Your previous rating history and engagement record would not be recoverable.
If you are considering deletion because of a specific issue with your account or the platform, it is worth reaching out to support first to see whether the issue can be resolved without losing your profile history.
How long does account deletion take to process?
Account deletion is typically processed within few minutes of your request. During this time your profile may still appear in search results. Once processing is complete, your profile is removed from the public database.
Will my ratings disappear from my reviewers' records?
After deletion, your profile is anonymized. Ratings you received will no longer be publicly associated with your name or firm. The engagement history may remain in anonymized form in the platform's internal records for audit integrity purposes.
Can I delete just my profile without closing my account?
Contact the support team to discuss your options. Depending on what you are trying to achieve, there may be a middle-ground approach such as setting your profile to private or inactive rather than full deletion.
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