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How To Delete Your Shutterstock Account

Simplest - Send a legal email

Did you know that companies respond to lawyers more than to their users? Have a lawyer send an email on your behalf requesting deletion.

Send legal email

To delete your Shutterstock account you must contact customer service and request deletion. You can do so through the contact form or by emailing privacy@shutterstock.com.

Delete Shutterstock - Website - Slides & Instructions

Step #1:

Click here to open Shutterstock contact page. Type your full name

Shutterstock-Delete Account from Website. Step 1: [Click Here to log on to the Shutterstock Contact Us Page] (https://submit.shutterstock.com/contact). Scroll Down and Click Account Changes.

Step #2:

Type your email address

Shutterstock-Delete Account from Website. Step 2: email address

Step #3:

Choose I would like to cancel my current plan

Shutterstock-Delete Account from Website. Step 3: Choose I would like to cancel my current plan

Step #4:

Type a deletion request

Shutterstock- Delete account from website. Step 4: Type a deletion request

Step #5:

Click send

Shutterstock- Delete account from website. Step 5: Click send

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Questions & Answers

Question:
What happens when I delete my account?
Answer:

Deleting your account will permanently remove your content from online display, bar access to your account and participation in online forums. Click here for more information on deleting your account.

Question:
I forgot my password. Can I still delete my account?
Answer:

Yes. You can email customer support directly at *privacy@shutterstock.com *and request that your account be deleted, or Click here for the forgotten password link.

Question:
Why does customer service have to delete my account?
Answer:

Unfortunately, there is no way to fully delete your account without the help of a Shutterstock customer service representative. Because of legal restrictions involved in stock content, it’s necessary for us to delete your account.

Question:
What do I do if I have a paid Shutterstock plan?
Answer:

Make sure you turn off auto-renewal before you delete your account. To check if you have a paid plan or an auto-renewal feature activated login to your account details page and check your current plan. Click here for more information.