4. In the top half of the next screen, you can choose to download your data before you delete it. At the bottom, there’s a “Permanently Delete Data” button.

23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy. Here's how users can download and delete their data from the platform ahead of the sale.

How to delete your 23andMe data To delete your data from 23andMe, you need to log in to your account and then follow these steps: Navigate to the Settings section of your profile.

The Bay Area-based company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to pursue a sale. A new owner could mean big changes in how user data is handled and what it’s used for.

Scroll to the "Delete Data" section. Click "Permanently Delete Data." Confirm your request: You'll receive an email from 23andMe; follow the link in the email to confirm your deletion request.

Scroll to the "Delete Data" section. Click "Permanently Delete Data." Confirm your request: You'll receive an email from 23andMe; follow the link in the email to confirm your deletion request.