Data Broker Removal
People-search sites compile your address, phone number, relatives, and history into profiles anyone can look up. We help you find those listings and request their removal.
What data brokers are
Data brokers are companies that collect personal information from public records, purchases, apps, and other sources, then sell or publish it. People-search websites are the most visible kind: type in a name and they show a profile.
These listings commonly include:
- Current and past home addresses
- Phone numbers and email addresses
- Age and date of birth
- Names of relatives and associates
- Former names
- Property and court record summaries
For newly married couples, people who have moved, or anyone with safety concerns, these profiles can expose more than you'd expect.
How we help
Search for your listings
Using the details you provide, such as your name, city, and past cities, we search people-search and data broker sites for profiles that appear to match you.
Confirm what's yours
We show you what we found so you can confirm which listings are actually about you.
Submit opt-out requests
We prepare and submit the opt-out or deletion requests each site offers. Some sites require you to confirm by email or phone yourself. When that happens, we tell you exactly what to do.
Check back
Listings can take weeks to come down, and some reappear when brokers refresh their data. We explain how to check for reappearing listings and when it makes sense to repeat requests.
What we'll need from you
To find and remove listings, we generally need the same basic details the listings themselves show, such as your name, the cities you've lived in, and sometimes a current email or phone number for confirmations. We ask only for what a given request actually requires, and we explain why before asking.
We don't collect identity documents or Social Security numbers through our website. If a particular site insists on extra verification, we'll explain the options and let you decide whether to proceed with that site.
Want to see which sites list you?
Tell us what's bothering you about your online presence. We'll explain which options may apply and what we can and can't do, before you commit to anything.