How to Permanently Delete Your Activision/Call of Duty Account

Want to delete your Activision or Call of Duty account for good? It‘s not as straightforward as you might think. Unlike most accounts, you can‘t remove an Activision account directly from the profile settings.

Instead, you need to submit a special deletion request by navigating to Activision‘s Privacy and Data Protection portal. This initiates a complex account termination process that permanently erases your account and data from Activision‘s systems.

In this detailed guide, I‘ll walk you through the full process step-by-step. I‘ll also cover key things to know before taking the irreversible action of deleting your Activision account.

Why Would You Want to Delete Your Activision Account?

Here are some of the top reasons you may want to delete your Activision or Call of Duty account:

Stop getting marketing emails – Deleting your account will remove you from Activision‘s mailing list for good. No more promotional emails cluttering up your inbox.
Abandoned old account – If you no longer use an old Call of Duty account from years ago, deleting it does some digital housekeeping.
Privacy concerns – To protect your privacy, removing an account eliminates your personal data from Activision‘s systems.
Fresh start – With your data and stats reset, deleting an account lets you start completely fresh if you make a new one.
Quit playing – If you want to quit Call of Duty for good, deleting your Activision account makes it a clean break.
Sold your console – Got rid of your Xbox or PlayStation? An unused Activision account is better off deleted.

Whatever your reasons, deleting your account is a serious action that should not be taken lightly. Once an account is terminated, it is gone for good.

Next, I‘ll explain how to permanently delete your Activision account the right way.

Step 1 – Access the Activision Profile

First, you‘ll need to access your Activision account profile page. Here‘s how:

Go to the Activision website at activision.com.
In the top menu bar, click the "Sign In" button.
On the account login page, enter your Activision email and password.
Complete the CAPTCHA verification and click "Sign In."
In the top menu, click your profile icon and select "Profile" from the dropdown menu.

This will bring you to your Activision account hub. From here, you can manage account settings, view linked accounts, and access the account deletion portal.

Step 2 – Navigate to the Preferences Page

On your account profile page, click on the "Preferences" tab located along the top.

This will open your account preferences and notification settings page.

Scroll down until you see the "Deactivate Activision Account" section. Underneath is an important link you need to access.

Step 3 – Click the Privacy & Data Protection Link

Under the "Deactivate Activision Account" header is a link labeled Privacy & Data Protection.

Click this link to be taken to Activision‘s Privacy and Data Protection portal. This is where you can submit requests to delete personal data.

Step 4 – Submit a "Right to Erasure" Request

On the Privacy & Data Protection page, click "Submit a New Request" to start deleting your account.

Read the provided terms and check the box to agree. Select your country from the dropdown menu provided.

Click "Proceed to Privacy and Data Protection Portal." On the next page, click "Delete My Personal Information (Right to Erasure)" to initiate account deletion.

Step 5 – Log Into Your Activision Account

After selecting Right to Erasure, you need to log into your Activision account.

Click "Activision Account" and sign in using your credentials on the following page. This confirms the account for deletion.

If you have other gaming accounts linked to Activision like PSN or Xbox Live, log into those here as well. Linked accounts will also be terminated.

Step 6 – Acknowledge and Submit the Request

Carefully review the account details listed for deletion. Confirm your correct Activision username is shown.

Check the box agreeing to Activision‘s Terms of Use and complete the CAPTCHA verification.

Finally, click "Delete My Personal Information (Right to Erasure)" to submit the account deletion request.

Step 7 – Confirm Account Deletion

A warning pop-up will appear explaining deletion is permanent. Check the box to confirm you want to proceed.

Click "Delete My Personal Information (Right to Erasure)" one more time to complete the account termination process.

What Happens After You Request Account Deletion?

After submitting a Right to Erasure request, here is what happens next:

You‘ll be taken to a "Thank You" page confirming your request was received.
Activision support will review your request to verify you‘re eligible for account deletion.
If approved, your account will be scheduled for termination by Activision technicians.
The actual account deletion process can take up to 30 days to fully complete.
You‘ll receive email updates as your request is processed.
Once deleted, you‘ll get a final confirmation that your account has been permanently erased.

During this time, your account will be suspended and placed "on hold" until the deletion is finished.

Will Deleted Accounts Be Restored or Recovered?

No, once an Activision account is deleted under a Right to Erasure request, it is gone for good.

All personal data and account details are removed from Activision‘s systems and databases. This data destruction cannot be reversed.

If you change your mind later, you would have to start completely over by creating a brand new Activision/Call of Duty account.

What Exactly Gets Deleted When Your Account Is Removed?

When your account is erased, here‘s some of the data and progress that gets permanently wiped:

Account username and password
Email address and phone number
Friends lists and contacts
Game statistics and leaderboard rankings
Unlocked items like skins, blueprints, emblems, etc.
Rank progression in Multiplayer and Zombies
Loadouts and customized classes
Earned achievements and trophies
Virtual currency including COD Points
Transaction history of purchases
Campaign progress and save files

All of this data is destroyed and cannot be recovered. Your entire account history and presence will be erased from Activision‘s systems.

Important Things to Know Before Deleting an Activision Account

Before pulling the trigger on account termination, keep these key points in mind:

Deletion is permanent and irreversible – Once deleted, accounts cannot ever be restored.
Unlink connected accounts first – If you have gaming accounts linked to Activision like PlayStation or Xbox, unlink them before deleting unless you want those deleted too.
All purchases and data will be lost – Account deletion wipes all transaction history and deletes all unlocked items, customizations, and progress permanently.
Multiplayer stats reset to zero – With your account gone, your Multiplayer ranks, scores, wins, K/D ratio, etc. will be reset to zero.
Takes up to 30 days to fully delete – Allow Activision‘s team up to 30 days to fully terminate accounts after deletion requests are submitted.
You forfeit all remaining COD Points – Any unused COD Points left in your account balance will be eliminated and cannot be recovered or transferred.

What About Deleting Accounts for Children?

If you need to delete your child‘s Activision account, the overall process is the same. Here are a few things that are different:

Log into their account using their credentials when submitting the deletion request.
If you don‘t have their login info, submit a request directly to Activision‘s support with details about the child account.
Provide as much identifying info as possible like username, email, date of birth, etc so Activision can locate the account.
Activision may require additional verification to confirm you are the account owner as a safety precaution.

How to Disconnect an Activision Account from PlayStation

If you only want to unlink your PlayStation account from Activision – without deleting either account – follow these steps:

Go to Settings > Account Management > Account Information > Linked Accounts.
Select your Activision Account.
Click Unlink to disconnect it from your PlayStation Network account.

How to Disconnect an Activision Account from Xbox

To remove an Activision account link from your Xbox Live profile:

Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
Go to System > Settings.
Select Account > Linked social accounts.
Choose your Activision Account and select Remove.

This will disconnect the accounts without deleting either one. To fully delete your Activision account, you‘ll still need to follow the steps outlined at the beginning of this guide.

Closing Thoughts on Deleting Activision Accounts

Deleting your Activision or Call of Duty account is a big decision – once it‘s gone, it‘s gone for good. Be absolutely certain before proceeding, as the termination cannot be undone.

Carefully follow each step outlined in this guide to submit a Right to Erasure request and initiate the account deletion process.

Be prepared to wait up to 30 days for Activision to fully erase your account data from their systems. With your account deleted, you‘ll have to start completely fresh if you decide to play Call of Duty again.

I hope this detailed walkthrough gave you a better understanding of how account deletion works at Activision. Let me know if you have any other questions!