---
title: "Delete contact"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/contacts/{contactId}"
---

# Delete contact

`DELETE /v1/contacts/{contactId}`

Permanently delete a contact and its communication channels. Implements right-to-erasure obligations under GDPR Art. 17, Ley 19.628 (Chile) Art. 12, CCPA § 1798.105, and LGPD Art. 18.VI. The contact, its channels, and any associated agent flow sessions and conversation threads are removed. Past message records and broadcast delivery logs are retained for billing/audit but no longer reference the deleted contact.

## Path parameters

- `contactId` string, required

## Response `204`

Contact deleted.

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized.
- `404` — Contact not found.

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