Facebook’s evolution seems to have taken a turn for the worse in recent years. The platform has been plagued by fake news, propaganda, and major privacy concerns. After acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp, Facebook now has the power to insinuate itself into every detail of our lives. If you’re tired of the company monetizing your personal data, it might finally be time to leave Facebook.

If you are unsure about going cold turkey, you can choose to deactivate your account first. This will give you the opportunity to take a sabbatical from the platform. Once you log back in, your account will be reactivated.

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But if you’re ready to move on from the predatory platform, you can permanently delete your profile. Before you hit the delete button, here’s everything you need to know about deleting your Facebook account.