How to Delete Your ProjectBist Account: What Happens to Your Data and How the Process Works

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.

How to Initiate Account Deletion

Account deletion on ProjectBist is managed through your account settings.

• Log into your account at projectbist.com.
• Navigate to your account settings from the dashboard.
• Locate the account management or privacy section.
• Select the option to delete your account and confirm your intention.

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.

What Happens to Your Data After Deletion

When you delete your account, ProjectBist processes data cleanup and anonymization of records associated with your profile. This means:

• Your public profile is removed from the researcher database and from search engine indexing.
• Your personal information is permanently erased from system logs.
• Your message history and any files shared through the platform's messaging system are anonymized in the platform's records rather than permanently erased, which is standard practice for maintaining data integrity and audit trails.
• Any ratings you received from clients during your time on the platform will no longer be publicly associated with your profile.

For full details about how ProjectBist handles your data, including retention periods and data rights, the Privacy Policy is available on the platform

What You Should Do Before Deleting

Before initiating deletion, consider the following:

• Download or save any files or documents you shared through the platform's messaging system that you may need in future.
• Complete or formally close any active engagements. Deleting an account mid-engagement will disrupt communication with any active clients or researchers.
• If you have active job postings as a firm or client, close or withdraw those postings before deleting your account.
• Note that client ratings you have received, which represent your track record on the platform, cannot be transferred or exported. Once deleted, this history is no longer associated with your profile.

Can You Reactivate a Deleted Account?

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.