How to delete your Mubi account

About deleting your Mubi account

Mubi is a specialized streaming platform and film database that distinguishes itself from mainstream services by curating a library of independent, classic, and international cinema. Unlike broader platforms that rely on algorithms to suggest blockbusters, Mubi emphasizes editorial curation. By signing up, users provide Mubi with personal information, viewing preferences, and payment data, which the service uses to tailor its editorial recommendations.

Users may choose to delete their Mubi account for several service-specific reasons. Perhaps you have finished watching the specific auteur film series that drew you to the platform, or you are concerned about how your refined taste in niche cinema is being tracked to build a granular advertising profile. Others may find that the curated model no longer fits their changing viewing habits, preferring to clear their history to start fresh or remove their financial footprint from the service entirely.

Key reasons to consider deletion:

• Preventing the ongoing profiling of your specific cinematic preferences.
• Reducing your digital footprint across niche entertainment platforms.
• Ending recurring subscription payments managed through Mubi's specific billing cycle.

What happens to your data

When you initiate the deletion process for your Mubi account, the service typically seeks to remove your identifiable profile information from its active databases. This includes your watch history, 'My List' selections, ratings, and account settings. However, Mubi, like many streaming providers, must navigate legal obligations regarding financial records.

• Account Credentials: Your username, email address, and password are removed from the active login database.
• Viewing History: Your list of watched films, progress logs, and personalized recommendations are deleted.
• Payment Data: While Mubi may delete your specific payment tokens, they are often legally required to retain transaction records for accounting and tax purposes for a specific period of time.
• Communication Data: Your opt-in status for the 'Notebook' newsletter and other editorial marketing emails is revoked.

Privacy considerations

Mubi employs various tracking technologies to understand how users interact with their curated content. This includes web beacons and cookies that track which specific arthouse films you watch and for how long. Because Mubi relies on editorial curation, your interaction data is more valuable than standard viewing data; it tracks the consumption of specific genres, directors, and national cinemas.

• Limit Ad Tracking: If you maintain an account, regularly check the privacy dashboard to opt out of interest-based advertising.
• Check Third-Party Integrations: Mubi may share non-identifiable usage data with partners for analytics; deleting your account severs this link.
• Manage Newsletter Subscriptions: You can often opt out of Mubi marketing emails separately from your account if you are not yet ready for full deletion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pause my Mubi subscription instead of deleting my account?

Yes, Mubi allows you to cancel your subscription to prevent future billing while keeping your account data intact for a future return. Deletion is a separate, permanent action.

Will deleting my Mubi account automatically refund a partial month?

Mubi typically does not offer prorated refunds for mid-cycle cancellations or account deletions. You will generally have access to the service until the end of your current billing period.

Does deleting my account remove my ratings on Mubi films?

Yes, once your account is deleted, any ratings or reviews you have contributed to the Mubi database are scrubbed or anonymized.

How does Mubi handle my data if I used a third-party login?

If you linked your Mubi account to a social platform, deleting your Mubi account removes the link to the service, though you should also revoke access in your third-party account's security settings.

Is my viewing history deleted immediately upon account closure?

While your account status changes to inactive immediately, the actual removal of data from Mubi’s production databases and backup archives may take several days.

Can I recover my Mubi data after deleting my account?

No, deleting your Mubi account is a final action. All personal viewing history and profile preferences are permanently purged and cannot be restored.