FAQ about deleting old requests

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+<dt id="delete_requests">Can you delete my requests, or alter my name?  <a href="#delete_requests">#</a> </dt>
+
+<dd>
+
+    <p>WhatDoTheyKnow is a permanent, public archive of Freedom of
+    Information requests. Even though you may not find the response to
+    a request useful any more, it may be of interest to others. For this
+    reason, we will not delete requests.
+    </p>
+
+    <p>Under exceptional circumstances we may remove or change your name
+    on the website, following similar policy as for the names of
+    public servants. See <a href="#takedown">Can you take down
+    personal information about me?</a>.
+    </p>
+
+    <p>If you're worried about this before you make your request,
+    see the section on <a href="#real_name">pseudonyms</a>.</p>
+
+</dd>
+
+
 <dt id="full_address">They've asked for my postal address! <a href="#full_address">#</a> </dt>
 
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