Account Management

This section explains how to manage your BlogTally account, from creation to deletion.

Creating Your Account

Visit blogtally.com/signup to create a new account.

BlogTally offers several ways to create and access your account:

Sign Up / Sign In with Google

The fastest way to get started is to use your Google account:

1. Click "Continue with Google"
2. Select your Google account
3. Grant the necessary permissions

You'll receive a confirmation email to verify your address. Click the link in the email to activate your account.

Email Magic Link

You can also use your email address:

1. Enter your email address
2. Click "Send magic link"
3. Check your inbox for the login link
4. Click the link to access your account

Signing In

To sign in to your existing account:

1. Go to blogtally.com/login
2. Choose your preferred login method:
   • Google: Click "Continue with Google" and select your account
   • Email: Enter your email address and click "Send magic link"
3. Click "Sign In"

Profile Management

Once logged in, you can check your profile settings at blogtally.com/settings:

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time from the settings page:

1. Go to Settings > Account
2. Scroll to the bottom
3. Click "Delete Account"
4. Confirm your decision

What Happens When You Delete Your Account

When you delete your account:

• Your account and personal information are permanently removed
• All your data is deleted within 30 days
• Any active subscriptions are cancelled
• Deletion is irreversible - you'll need to create a new account if you want to use BlogTally again

Data Retention

For legal and operational purposes:

• Analytics data is retained for 30 days after account deletion
• Basic account information (email, signup date) is kept in encrypted backups for 30 days
• Financial records (if any) are retained as required by law