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How to Remove Your Personal Information: 250+ Opt-Out Guides

Free, step-by-step instructions for removing yourself from people-search sites, data brokers, background check sites, directories, and more. Find the site in the directory below and follow the guide.

  • Updated instructions for each website
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Before you start

  1. Search your name with your city to find each listing
  2. Use a separate email address for confirmations
  3. Keep a list of the sites you opt out of and when

Never give a Social Security number to opt out of a people-search site.

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Most-searched opt-out guides

Whitepages

Step-by-step opt-out guide.

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Spokeo

Step-by-step opt-out guide.

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BeenVerified

Step-by-step opt-out guide.

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TruePeopleSearch

Step-by-step opt-out guide.

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Radaris

Step-by-step opt-out guide.

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MyLife

Step-by-step opt-out guide.

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Intelius

Step-by-step opt-out guide.

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Nuwber

Step-by-step opt-out guide.

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How opt-outs work

The basic opt-out process

  1. Find your listingSearch the site for your name and city and open the matching profile.
  2. Copy the profile URLMost opt-out forms ask for the exact link to your listing.
  3. Submit and confirmComplete the form and click the confirmation email.
  4. Verify and re-checkConfirm the profile is gone, then check again in a few months.

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FAQ

Opt-out guide FAQ

Search for your name on the site, open your profile, copy its URL, and submit it through the site’s opt-out or suppression form. Most sites send a confirmation email that you must click. Each guide on this page walks through the exact steps for that website.

Many sites process opt-outs within a few days, while others take several weeks. Search engines can keep showing the old result until they recrawl the page.

Yes, in most cases. Some brands share an opt-out across related sites, but most require separate requests. California residents can also use the state’s DROP platform to send one deletion request to registered data brokers.

Only provide what the form requires to identify your listing. Use a separate email address if you prefer, and never provide your Social Security number to opt out of a people-search site.

Yes. If you would rather not handle dozens of forms and follow-ups, request a free assessment and we will explain the scope and cost.

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