If you are closing the account because you want a break rather than a permanent exit, a cooling off period from the Responsible Gaming panel is usually a better fit. A cooling off period for twenty four hours, seven days, thirty days or six months locks your account temporarily, pauses all marketing and ends on its own date, after which your account returns to normal. The closure described on this page is a more permanent step that involves losing your Gold Coin balance and unlocking the data retention process.
If you are closing the account because the way you are playing has started to feel unhealthy, please consider a permanent self exclusion instead. Self exclusion is specifically designed for that situation and cannot be reversed by support, by you or by any appeal process. The Responsible Gambling page covers both options in detail and the support team can walk you through either route on request.