# Profile expiry and automatic deletion

> Learn why profiles are automatically deleted after 30 days and how you can extend the deadline

- Language: English (en)
- Canonical URL: https://jobfoto.ch/help/account/profile-expiry
- Last updated: 2026-02-10

Jobfoto automatically deletes profiles 30 days after creation. This article explains why we do this, how it works, and how long your profile stays active.

## Why profiles expire

We automatically remove inactive profiles for several reasons:

-   **Your privacy** – Your uploaded photos and AI-generated headshots are personal data. We don't want to keep them longer than necessary.
-   **Storage costs** – Each profile contains uploaded photos and generated headshots. Keeping inactive profiles indefinitely would significantly increase infrastructure costs, which we'd need to pass on to all users.
-   **Data minimization** – We follow the principle of keeping data only as long as it serves a purpose, in line with established privacy practices.

## How it works

### 30-day expiry

When you create a profile, it expires 30 days later. A countdown banner appears on your profile page when 8 days or fewer remain.

### Activity extends the deadline

Any activity on your profile automatically resets the 30-day deadline. This includes:

-   Generating new headshots
-   Upscaling headshots
-   Using the Magic Editor

As long as you actively use your profile, it won't expire.

### Email reminder

We'll send you an email reminder 8 days before your profile is scheduled for deletion, giving you time to save your headshots or extend the deadline by visiting your profile.

## What gets deleted

When a profile expires, the following data is permanently removed:

-   All uploaded photos
-   All generated headshots and edits
-   Profile settings and all stored information

## Extending your profile

Just use your profile before the expiry date. When you see the countdown banner, generating a new headshot, upscaling an image, or using the Magic Editor will automatically push the date forward.

## Saving your headshots

If you no longer need your profile but want to keep your headshots:

1.  Go to your profile page
2.  Mark your favorite headshots
3.  Download them in the highest quality you need
4.  Verify your downloads are complete

After downloading, your headshots are yours forever – they don't depend on your Jobfoto profile.

## Can I restore a deleted profile?

No. Once a profile is deleted, all associated data is permanently removed and cannot be recovered. You would need to create a new profile and upload photos again.