How to Delete Your Raya Account (Complete Guide 2026)

Raya is the exclusive, members-only dating and networking app popular among creative professionals and public figures. If you have decided to leave the platform, deleting your account requires a few specific steps — and understanding Raya's unique policies around membership, subscriptions, and data retention. This guide covers everything you need to know to permanently delete your Raya account in 2026.

Cancel Your Raya Subscription First

Before deleting your Raya account, you must cancel your recurring subscription to avoid being charged after deletion. Raya does not process subscription cancellations through the app itself — the subscription is managed through the App Store or Google Play Store.

On iPhone (iOS): Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap your Apple ID at the top. Select Subscriptions. Find the Raya subscription and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation.

On Android: Open the Google Play Store. Tap your profile icon and select Payments and subscriptions. Tap Subscriptions and find Raya. Select Cancel subscription and confirm.

Important: Simply deleting the app from your phone does not cancel your subscription. You will continue to be charged until you cancel through your device's subscription management.

How to Delete Your Raya Account

Method 1: In-App Deletion. Open the Raya app and navigate to your profile. Tap the Settings gear icon. Scroll to the bottom and look for Delete Account. Tap it and follow the confirmation prompts. Raya may ask you to confirm your identity before processing the deletion.

Method 2: Email Deletion Request. If you cannot access the app or prefer a written request, email Raya support. Send an email to the address listed in their Help section requesting account deletion. Include your full name and the email address associated with your Raya account. Raya typically responds within 5 to 10 business days to confirm the deletion.

What Happens After Deletion

Once your Raya account is deleted, your profile is removed from the app and will no longer be visible to other members. Your matches, messages, and conversation history are permanently deleted. Raya states that they may retain certain anonymized data for analytics purposes, and some data may be preserved as required by law or legitimate business purposes for a limited period. Your waitlist position, if applicable, is also forfeited — if you decide to return to Raya in the future, you will need to reapply and go through the approval process again.

Data Retention and Privacy

Raya's privacy policy indicates that they may retain backup copies of your data for a reasonable period after deletion to comply with legal obligations. Photos and media you shared in conversations may persist in the other party's message history until those messages are also deleted. If you uploaded identity verification documents during the application process, request explicit confirmation that these documents have been destroyed as part of your deletion request. Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to request a full data export before deletion and to verify that your personal data has been fully removed.