Can I force AVON to delete my details?

[angeljs]

Unlike most of the horror stories about Avon, I actually had a very positive and financially rewarding experience. However, due to recent mobility issues I've had to give up my round with no idea when, or if ever, I will be able to start work again.

 

My issue is this - I contacted everyone I should have and informed them that I was resigning. I emailed Avon and asked them to delete my account. However, there is apparently no way to do this. They said that my account would become inactive if I don't place an order within three campaigns, and then it's still kept for another eighteen campaigns in case I want to re-join.

 

I was under the impression, in view of the new privacy laws, that any company/website had, by law, to delete any data they hold on anyone upon request. Is that the case, as I find the new laws a bit confusing!?

Edited May 23, 2019 by angeljs

[dx100uk]

No doesnt work like that.

 

 

[ericsbrother]

no, financial stuff has to be kept for 5 years just in case. As they said, you will be moved to the computer equivalent of the basementa dn wont get bothered by new stuff

[angeljs]

Okay, thanks for the clarification. Although I did receive an email back from them to say I will still continue to receive info via email and text.

[jacktheband]

The right to be forgotten is not absolute, and usually there is a reason why they cannot just delete any data they hold about you. That said, if they are using consent as the lawful basis to send you texts and emails then you absolutely have the right to withdraw that consent and they should cease sending you these emails/texts .

[angeljs]

Yes, I did wonder about that. I'll check their next email to see if there's an unsubscribe link.

 

Thanks

[dx100uk]

Block and bounce the email address

block the text number

Simple