I tried logging into Imgur recently, but they now block all UK traffic and redirect you to a GDPR deletion form, which I was happy to fill in.
Note that I was responding from the email registered to my account, and even though they could verify it, they still demanded:
- A description of any private images (I cannot recall, it’s a 10+ year old account I barely used)
- My last login location (no idea either as it was probably years ago. Was I on VPN?)
I made a real effort to answer, giving my best guesses for both, but their responses were consistently passive-aggressive, as if I was the one being unreasonable! And all that friction just for them to delete my email address and a couple of images that I may or may not have uploaded to Imgur over the last 10 years.
After going back and forth, they left me no choice but to file an ICO complaint.
Has anyone else experienced this with Imgur?
That is bs. I should consider deleting mine but now i cba. Though i can still access mine with a vpn. So i might delete through the site.
Thats the point, you won’t fight it because it’s annoying to do
I have heard that called “sludge”. As a generic term for that tactic.
Deleting through the site is definitely the better option if they allow permanent deletion. But I wouldn’t be surprised if they claim unable to confirm your location due to the VPN and question if UK GDPR applies to you and then demand a driving license…
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