To delete your TabPref account, sign in and visit Settings to request permanent deletion of your account and associated personal data. TabPref completes account deletion within 30 days of the request and removes all profile information, message history, and personal records from production systems. Operational records required by law (tax-relevant timecards, financial transactions) are retained for the legally required retention period of seven years and then deleted.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12 by Marcus Bell, Head of Hospitality Research, TabPref.
Key statistics from authoritative sources
15.6 million people work in U.S. leisure and hospitality, making it one of the five largest employment sectors (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
30 to 35% of restaurant revenue is spent on labor costs, the second-largest operating expense after food costs (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What the experts say
“The single biggest lever in hospitality operations is matching labor to demand in real time. Operators who replace spreadsheet scheduling with integrated workforce data see labor variance fall by 3 to 5 percentage points within the first quarter.”
How do I request deletion?
Sign in to your TabPref account
Visit Settings then Account then Delete Account
Confirm via email link sent to your registered address
Optional: download a full data export before deletion
What is deleted immediately?
Profile name, photo, bio, and contact information
Direct messages and group chat history
Follows, RSVPs, and event history
Application history and saved jobs
What is retained and why?
Tax-relevant timecards and tip records retained for 7 years per IRS requirements
Financial transaction records retained for 7 years per accounting standards
Audit logs retained for 2 years per security policy
After retention windows expire, data is permanently deleted
Employees are notified and can export their personal records
Tax-relevant records retained per IRS requirements
TabPref compared to legacy hospitality scheduling tools
Capability
TabPref
7shifts
HotSchedules
When I Work
Drag and drop scheduling
Included
Included
Included
Included
Built-in team chat
Included
Included
Add-on
Limited
Tip pooling and distribution
Included
Add-on
Add-on
Not included
Labor analytics with overtime alerts
Included
Limited
Included
Limited
Vendor and event management
Included
Not included
Not included
Not included
Free starter plan for small teams
Yes
Limited trial
No
Limited trial
Frequently asked questions
Is TabPref free to use?
Yes. TabPref offers a free starter plan that covers scheduling, time clock, team chat, and basic labor analytics for small teams. Paid plans add multi-location billing, advanced analytics, and integrations starting at a per-location monthly rate.
How long does setup take for a new restaurant?
Most operators complete setup in under 30 minutes. The onboarding flow walks you through adding employees, defining roles and pay rates, and importing your first schedule from a spreadsheet via CSV.
Does TabPref work on mobile devices?
Yes. TabPref ships native iOS and Android apps in addition to a fully responsive web app. Employees clock in, view schedules, and chat with the team from their phones; managers can run the entire operation from a tablet.
Can TabPref replace 7shifts or HotSchedules?
Yes. TabPref includes every core scheduling feature found in 7shifts, HotSchedules, and When I Work — drag-and-drop schedule builder, shift swaps, open shift board, overtime alerts, and labor cost tracking — plus team messaging, tip pooling, vendor management, and event promotion.
Where is my data stored?
TabPref stores data in U.S.-based PostgreSQL databases with TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest, and role-based access control. Data is never sold or shared with third parties.
Does TabPref integrate with my existing payroll?
Yes. TabPref exports timecards in CSV and Excel formats compatible with ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Toast Payroll, and most other major payroll providers. Direct integrations are available on paid plans.
Delete Your TabPref™ Account
App name: TabPref · Developer: TabPref, LLC · Last updated: April 28, 2026
How to request account deletion
You can request permanent deletion of your TabPref account and the personal data we hold about you in either of the following ways:
From inside the app: Sign in, go to Settings → Account → Danger Zone, then tap Delete Account.
From this page: Submit the form below using the email address tied to your TabPref account. We will send you a confirmation link by email; clicking it permanently deletes your account.
If you cannot access either, email [email protected] from the address on file and we will process the request manually.
Request account deletion by email
Enter the email address associated with your TabPref account. To prevent abuse, we will email you a confirmation link that you must click within 24 hours.
What gets deleted
Your profile (name, photo, bio, contact details, social links).
Your posts, comments, reactions, and shared media.
Your direct messages, group messages, and TabChat conversations.
Your work schedules, time clock entries, and personal calendar items.
Your job applications, RSVPs, favorites, and connection list.
Your notification settings, search history, and device session tokens.
Timeline: Your account is deactivated and made inactive within 24 hours of email confirmation — you will no longer be able to sign in, your profile will no longer appear in search, and your data will no longer be visible to other users. Full purge completes within 30 days; most data is removed immediately upon confirmation, while a small amount may persist briefly in encrypted backups before the next backup rotation overwrites it. Financial records (Stripe payouts, tax forms, audit logs) are retained for 7 years to meet IRS, SOX, and Stripe Connect recordkeeping obligations.
What may be retained, and why
Financial & tax records. If you used TabPref payouts (Stripe Connect tip payouts), records related to those payments are retained for up to 7 years to satisfy U.S. and state tax, anti-money-laundering, and accounting recordkeeping requirements. These are placed under legal hold and are not used for any other purpose.
Audit log entries. Hashed, non-identifying audit entries documenting your deletion request itself are retained so we can prove the deletion was performed.
Content posted in shared spaces. Messages or comments you posted in establishment or group channels owned by another organization may remain visible to that organization, but your name and profile photo will be removed.
Other privacy controls
You can also export a copy of your data, manage cookie preferences, or contact us about other privacy questions: