Once all recipients have viewed a Snap, our system is designed to automatically delete it from our servers. Opened Snaps typically cannot be retrieved from Snapchat's servers by anyone, for any reason. Unopened Snaps are deleted after 30 days.

If you feel that a crime has been committed, we encourage you to contact your local law enforcement.

Please see our Privacy Policy for more information, as well as our Guide for Parents and our blog posts on Snap storage and deletion and who can view Snaps and Stories.