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How to Remove Your Information From The Free Library
The Free Library, run by Farlex, republishes articles from magazines and journals. To remove or update an article, contact the original publisher and Farlex.
Quick facts
- Contactthefreelibrary.com contact
- CostFree
- VerificationWritten request
- Account neededVaries
- Processing timeVaries
- Last reviewedOctober 2026
Step by step
How to get your information removed from The Free Library
- Copy the article URLFind the page that mentions you.
- Contact the original publisherAsk the magazine or journal to correct or remove the article.
- Contact FarlexUse the contact link on thefreelibrary.com to request removal or update.
- Provide documentationInclude proof of errors or the outcome of any case mentioned.
- Clean up searchUse Refresh Outdated Content after changes.
What The Free Library shows about you
- Republished magazine and journal articles
After you opt out
- Search your name on the site again in a private browser window to confirm the listing is gone.
- Opt out of related sites separately; one request rarely covers every brand.
- If Google still shows the old page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool once the listing is removed.
- Re-check every few months, because profiles can reappear when databases refresh.
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