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--- hortus:account:deletion [2026/04/01 17:22] – created savino.frisardi
+++ hortus:account:deletion [2026/04/08 12:32] (current) – savino.frisardi
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 ===== Account deletion =====
-Account deletion permanently removes your account.
+From the Account section, authenticated users may submit a request for the deletion of their account. Upon clicking the **'Delete Account'** button, the user is asked to provide confirmation.
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+Afterwards, the deletion process is carried out through a series of sequential steps: the account is first deactivated, after which the user's profile details are anonymized.
-==== What happens when you delete your account ====
-  * your login credentials are removed
-  * your profile is deleted or anonymised
-  * access is permanently revoked
-Important:
+However, account deletion on HORTUS is **independent from the user's D4Science account** — the D4Science account remains entirely unaffected, and no membership removal from the VRE is performed as part of this flow.
-  * some content may remain for integrity reasons
+After deletion all user resources will remain visible and searchable in HORTUS but detail about author will be anonymized.
-  * ownership may be reassigned or anonymised
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-==== When to use deletion ====
-  * you no longer wish to use HORTUS
-  * you want your data removed
-  * permanent exit from the platform
+Also Account deletion is a reversible action.
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   * ensure data you need is exported
-Deletion may be irreversible.
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-===== Role and access implications =====
-Account actions affect roles:
-  * deactivation → roles are suspended
-  * deletion → roles are removed permanently
-If you return after deactivation:
-  * roles may need reactivation
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-===== Best practices =====
-  * use deactivation for temporary absence
-  * use deletion only when necessary
-  * review your contributions before action
-  * contact support for clarification
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-===== Summary =====
-Account management in HORTUS:
-  * supports both temporary and permanent actions
-  * preserves system integrity and collaboration
-  * requires careful consideration before deletion
-Users should:
-  * understand consequences
-  * verify data and ownership
-  * choose the appropriate action
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