Your 2026 Shutdown-Preparedness Checklist for Every App You Use
Do not wait for a shutdown email to get organized. This 2026 checklist helps you audit your apps, secure exports, and build exit plans before you need one.
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What Happens to Your Data When an App Shuts Down
When an app shuts down, where does your data actually go? A plain-English tour of deletion timelines, backups, legal retention, and what “deleted” really means.
How to Read a Shutdown Notice (and What to Do First)
That shutdown email is dense and stressful. Learn how to read it properly: the dates that matter, the data-export deadline, and the first five things to do in week one.
What Happens When an App Shuts Down: The Full Timeline
Apps get discontinued every year. Here is the full timeline of a shutdown — the warning, the sunset period, data deletion — and what to do at each stage.