# Anonymize Members

**Anonymizing members deletes all of that member's identifying information from Inveterate, but retains their purchase data to keep reporting intact.**

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You must [cancel a membership](https://help.inveterate.com/help-center/guides/members/member-profile/broken-reference) before you can anonymize them.  You cannot anonymize an active member.
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Pro Tip: If you receive a Personal Data Deletion Request from a customer, all you need to do is Anonymize them in Inveterate.  This will fulfill their request instantly.
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#### To anonymize a member:

1. Find the member who you want to anonymize.
2. Click the 'Anonymize' button on the top right.
3. Click 'Anonymize' in the new pop-up to confirm that you want to anonymize this member's subscription.

**Download the PDF below for step-by-step instructions**

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