Local business listings opt-out guide

How to Remove Content or Personal Information From Yahoo Local

Yahoo’s local business listings are supplied largely by third-party data partners. To change or remove a listing, update it at the source and report it through Yahoo Help.

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Quick facts

Help pageYahoo Help
CostFree
VerificationAccount login or report form
Account neededOnly to delete your own content
Processing timeUsually reviewed within days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to get content removed from Yahoo Local

Find the listingSearch Yahoo for your business or name and open the local listing.
Report incorrect informationUse Yahoo Help to report outdated or private details.
Update data partnersCorrect the listing with major business data aggregators so Yahoo receives the update.
Remove a home addressAsk for home-based business listings to show a service area instead of a street address.
Re-checkSearch again after the next data refresh.

What Yahoo Local shows about you

Business name, address, and phone
Reviews and hours

After you opt out

Search your name on the site and in Google to confirm the change.
If Google still shows an old Yahoo Local page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool.
Keep screenshots and confirmation emails in case you need to follow up.
Re-check periodically, since data can be re-added from other sources.

FAQ

Yahoo Local opt-out FAQ

Can I get information removed from Yahoo Local without an account?

Often, yes. Yahoo Local accepts privacy, copyright, and abuse reports through its help or contact pages.

Will Yahoo Local remove accurate information about me?

It depends on the site’s policies and the law. Private personal details are more likely to be removed than accurate public or professional information.