Data Deletion Instructions
How to delete your data from Novara.chat Meta integrations (WhatsApp Business & Instagram)
1. What Data We Store from Meta
When you connect WhatsApp Business or Instagram to Novara.chat, we store the following data:
- Connection details: Meta Business ID, account names, connection status
- WhatsApp phone numbers: Phone number IDs, display numbers, verified names
- Instagram accounts: Instagram usernames, profile information, linked Facebook page details
- Message logs: Conversation history between your chatbot and users (message content, timestamps, delivery status)
- Session data: Chat session metadata for analytics
Note: Meta access tokens are encrypted at rest using AES-256-GCM encryption. We do not store tokens in plaintext.
2. How to Request Deletion
Method 1: In-App Settings (Recommended)
- Log in to your Novara.chat account
- Go to Integrations in the sidebar
- Find the Meta integration you want to remove and click Disconnect
- Confirm the disconnection when prompted
This immediately removes the integration and all associated WhatsApp numbers and Instagram accounts.
Method 2: Delete Your Entire Account
To delete all your data from Novara.chat, including Meta integrations:
- Go to Account Settings
- Navigate to the Data & Privacy section
- Click Delete Account
- Confirm the deletion
This permanently deletes ALL your data, including chatbots, conversations, bookings, and integrations.
Method 3: Email Request
You can also request data deletion by sending an email to support@novara.chat with the following information:
- Subject: "Meta Data Deletion Request"
- Your account email address
- Meta Business ID or phone number (if requesting deletion of specific integration)
We will process your request and confirm deletion within 48 hours.
3. Deletion Timeline
| Data Type | Deletion Timeline |
|---|---|
| Meta integration connection | Immediate |
| WhatsApp phone numbers | Immediate (cascaded) |
| Instagram accounts | Immediate (cascaded) |
| Message logs | Within 30 days |
| Webhook logs | Within 30 days |
| Backup systems | Up to 30 days |
4. Remove Novara from Facebook Apps & Websites
To completely revoke Novara.chat's access to your Meta accounts:
- Go to Facebook Settings > Apps and Websites
- Find "Novara.chat" in the list of active apps
- Click Remove
- Confirm the removal
This revokes our access tokens and prevents any future data access from your Meta accounts.
5. Check Deletion Status
If you received a confirmation code from a Meta-initiated deletion request, you can check the status at /data-deletion/status.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about data deletion or privacy, please contact us:
- Email: support@novara.chat
- Privacy Policy: /privacy
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