We'll help you delete these accounts for good so you can take back control of your privacy and even cut down on annoying spam emails. The more companies that have your personal info, the higher the chance one of them will get breached, putting you at risk of identity theft. An internet user can have hundreds of online accounts, many of which they might not know are still active. When you create an online account, your personal data is added to a company's database and can remain there even after you delete the account. Why is closing my online accounts important?