147 Data Broker & People Search Sites You Should Opt Out Of

July 6, 2026

data-broker-optout.md

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If your name, address, phone number, or relatives show up on “people search” websites, you’re not alone. The good news: many of these sites provide an opt-out or removal process. This post collects direct removal links (when available) and brief, plain-English steps for using each one.

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The opt-out landscape

Removal is a maintenance loop, not a one-time fix. Here is the shape of what you are up against.

196data brokers indexed

149with a direct opt-out link

47email or manual request

Before you start

Find your listing first: search your name + city on the site, then copy the exact URL of your profile/result page.
Create a “burner inbox” for opt-outs if you want to keep your main email private.
Take screenshots of the listing before and after removal.
Expect verification: many sites will require email/phone verification or follow-up steps.
Re-check after 7–21 days: some sites republish data or refresh from other sources.

Opt-out links by service

direct opt-out

411

Removal link: https://www.whitepages.com/suppression-requests

Search 411/Whitepages for your listing and copy the listing URL.
Open the removal link and submit the URL you want suppressed.
Complete verification; you may receive a phone call asking for a PIN to confirm removal.

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411 Info

Removal link: https://411.info/manage/

Open the manage link and follow the on-page opt-out steps.
Complete the form and confirm any verification prompts.

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Absolute People Search

Removal link: https://absolutepeoplesearch.com/public.php?funct=optout

Open the opt-out page, enter the requested identity details, and submit the removal request.
Follow any confirmation steps shown after submission.

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Acxiom

Removal link: https://isapps.acxiom.com/optout/optout.aspx

Open the opt-out form and complete the required fields.
Submit the request and save any confirmation reference shown.

direct opt-out

Addresses (Intelius network)

Removal link: https://www.intelius.com/opt-out/submit/

Use the Intelius opt-out page to search for your record.
Select the correct listing and submit the request.
Confirm via email if prompted.

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Address Search

Removal link: https://addresssearch.com/remove-info.php

Open the removal page, locate your record, and submit removal.
Confirm via email or on-page verification if required.

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Advanced Background Checks

Removal link: https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal

Open the removal page, search for your profile, and select it.
Submit the opt-out and complete any email verification.

direct opt-out

Advanced People Search

Removal link: https://www.advanced-people-search.com/static/view/optout/

Open the opt-out page, search for your listing, and submit removal.
Confirm any verification steps.

direct opt-out

All Area Codes

Removal link: https://www.allareacodes.com/remove_name.htm

Open the removal page and follow the instructions to remove your name.
Provide the exact listing details requested.

email / manual

All People

Removal link: Embedded on site

Open your profile on AllPeople.
Click “Edit List,” then choose “Remove Listing.”

direct opt-out

America Phonebook

Removal link: http://www.americaphonebook.com/contact.php

Use the contact form and request removal of your specific listing.
Include the URL of the page you want removed.

email / manual

Anywho

Removal link: None (in-site option)

Open your profile on AnyWho.
Choose the “Remove Listing” option on the profile page (where available).

email / manual

Ancestry

Removal link: None (email request)

Email support@ancestry.com and customersolutions@ancestry.com.
Include the exact item/page/profile you want removed and what data you want deleted.

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Apollo

Removal link: https://www.apollo.io/privacy-policy/remove/

Open the Apollo remove page and submit your details (work email/profile info as requested).
Confirm via email if required.

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Arrest Facts

Removal link: Embedded on site

Open the record that contains your information.
Click “Information Control” and follow the on-page removal directions.

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Background Alert

Removal link: https://www.backgroundalert.com/optout/

Use the opt-out tool to find your listing.
Submit removal and confirm as instructed.

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Background Check (backgroundcheck.run)

Removal link: https://backgroundcheck.run/ng/control/privacy

Open the privacy/control page and follow the opt-out flow.
Submit the request and save confirmation.

direct opt-out

Background Checkers

Removal link: https://www.backgroundcheckers.net/optOut/name/landing

Use the opt-out landing page to locate your record.
Submit removal and verify as prompted.

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BatchSkipTracing

Removal link: https://batchskiptracing.com/personal-information

Open the personal-information page and look for the opt-out / “do not sell” form.
Submit the request with the required identifiers.

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BatchLeads

Removal link: https://batchleads.io/personal-information

Open the personal-information page and complete the opt-out request.
Confirm any follow-up verification.

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BatchDialer

Removal link: https://batchdialer.com/personal-information

Open the personal-information page and submit the opt-out request.
Use the embedded contact link if extra verification is required.

direct opt-out

BeenVerified

Removal link: https://www.beenverified.com/faq/opt-out/

Open the opt-out instructions and use the provided search tool to find your record.
Select your listing and submit removal; confirm via email.

email / manual

BlockShopper

Removal link: None (email request; expect resistance)

Email scarlett@blockshopper.com with your listing URL and a removal request.
If they refuse, ask for suppression/redaction options and cite safety/privacy concerns.

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Buzzfile

Removal link: http://www.buzzfile.com/Company/Remove

Open the remove tool, find your company/person record, and submit removal.
Follow verification steps if presented.

email / manual

Cell Revealer

Removal link: Embedded on site

Locate your entry in results.
Click the removal/opt-out link shown to the right of the listing.

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Call Truth

Removal link: https://www.calltruth.com/opt_out.php

Open the opt-out page, find your listing, and submit removal.
Confirm via email if required.

direct opt-out

CallerSmart

Removal link: https://www.callersmart.com/opt-out

Use the opt-out form to submit removal.
Tip: If the site pushes account creation, use email submission (if offered) to bypass signup.

email / manual

Callyo

Removal link: None (email request)

Email callyo.support@motorolasolutions.com.
Demand removal of information associated with your phone number and include the number and any URL(s).

email / manual

Cars Owners

Removal link: None (site message)

Use the feedback/contact form at https://carsowners.net/feedback.
Include your listing URL and request removal.

email / manual

Catalog Choice

Removal link: None (site tool)

Use Catalog Choice to opt out of specific catalogs/mailing lists.
Follow the site’s prompts to identify mailers and submit opt-outs.

direct opt-out

Centeda

Removal link: https://centeda.com/ng/control/privacy

Open the privacy/control page and complete the opt-out request.

direct opt-out

CheckPeople

Removal link: https://www.checkpeople.com/opt-out

Search for your listing in the opt-out tool.
Submit the request and verify via email.

direct opt-out

CheckSecrets

Removal link: https://www.checksecrets.com/optOut/name/landing

Use the opt-out landing page to locate your record.
Submit removal and complete verification.

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Checkr

Removal link: https://candidate.checkr.com/privacy/delete

Open the privacy/delete page and submit your deletion request.
Follow the steps to verify identity if prompted.

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City-Data

Removal link: https://www.city-data.com/privacy-form.php?w=usget

Use the privacy form to request removal.
Provide the exact URL of the profile/page you want removed.

direct opt-out

ClickSearch

Removal link: https://clicksearch.us/optout

Open the opt-out page and submit removal for your listing.
Confirm any email verification.

direct opt-out

ClustrMaps

Removal link: https://clustrmaps.com/bl/opt-out

Use the opt-out form, identify your listing, and submit suppression.

direct opt-out

CocoFinder

Removal link: https://cocofinder.com/remove-my-info

Open the form and submit your information to locate your profile.
Select the correct record and confirm removal.

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Complete Investigation Services (CIS)

Removal link: http://www.cisworldwide.com/search/index.php?xpath=lp_optout

Follow the opt-out instructions on the CIS page.
Prepare required documents and fax to 888-446-1229 (as instructed).

email / manual

Confidential Phone Lookup

Removal: “Do Not Display” (in-site)

Find your entry and highlight/select it.
Click “Do Not Display” and follow the confirmation steps.

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ContactOut

Removal link: https://contactout.com/optout

Submit the opt-out form OR email support@contactout.com requesting removal.
Include your profile URL(s) and the specific data to remove.

direct opt-out

Connected Investors

Removal link: https://connectedinvestors.com/content/do-not-sell

Complete the do-not-sell/opt-out form.
Save confirmation details.

direct opt-out

Corporation Wiki

Removal link: https://www.corporationwiki.com/profiles/public

Use the public profiles tool to request removal/suppression.
Include the profile URL and follow verification steps.

direct opt-out

Councilon

Removal link: https://councilon.com/ex/control/privacy

Open the privacy/control page and submit removal.

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CyberBackgroundChecks

Removal link: https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal

Use the removal tool to locate your listing.
Submit opt-out; if needed, also send a removal email via their contact page.

direct opt-out

Data Axle

Removal link: https://www.data-axle.com/do-not-sell-my-data/

Complete the opt-out form (do not sell / privacy request).
Fill only the required fields; submit and keep confirmation.

direct opt-out

DataVeria

Removal link: https://dataveria.com/ng/control/privacy

Use the privacy/control page to opt out.

email / manual

DataChk (DataCheck, Inc.)

Removal link: None (contact request)

Use https://www.datacheckinc.com/contact/ to submit a removal request.
Note: they may remove data from multiple subsidiaries—ask explicitly.

email / manual

DelvePoint

Removal link: None (email request)

Email customerservice@delvepoint.com with your full name, location, and the URLs you want removed.

direct opt-out

DexKnows

Removal link: https://tinyurl.com/dexknowscom

Open the removal form via the link and submit your listing details.
Confirm verification steps.

direct opt-out

DirectMail

Removal link: https://www.directmail.com/mail_preference/

Use the mail preference form to opt out of direct mail.
Submit your name/address and confirm.

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DMAchoice

Removal link: https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/dncc.php OR https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/optoutemps.php

Use the appropriate DMA/IMS form (mail or email preferences).
Follow the on-page instructions for each opt-out type.

email / manual

Epsilon (Main)

Removal link: None (email request)

Email optout@epsilon.com with subject: Removal.
Include your name and mailing address (and any other details requested).

email / manual

Epsilon (Abacus)

Removal link: None (email request)

Email abacusoptout@epsilon.com with subject: Removal.
Include name and address.

email / manual

Epsilon (CFD)

Removal link: None (email request)

Email dataoptout1@epsilon.com with subject: Removal.
Include name and address.

email / manual

Epsilon (Shopper / Shoppers Voice)

Removal link: None (email request)

Email contactus@shoppers-voice.com with subject: Removal.
Include name and address.

email / manual

Fama

Removal link: None (email request)

Email privacy@fama.io and request removal/suppression.
Include the URL(s) or identifiers that locate your record.

email / manual

FamilySearch

Removal link: None (email request)

Email DataPrivacyOfficer@ldschurch.org with a removal request.
Include URLs and specify what data you want deleted.

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FamilyTreeNow

Removal link: https://www.familytreenow.com/optout

Search for your record through their opt-out tool.
Select your listing, submit opt-out, and confirm via email.

direct opt-out

FindPeopleFast

Removal link: https://findpeoplefast.net/company/remove-my-info

Use the remove-my-info form to locate and suppress your listing.

direct opt-out

FastPeopleSearch

Removal link: https://www.fastpeoplesearch.com/removal

Locate your record using the removal page search.
Submit removal and confirm email verification.

email / manual

FaxVIN

Removal link: None (site message)

Use https://www.faxvin.com/company/contact to submit a removal request.
Include any page/record URL and the VIN-related entry you want removed.

direct opt-out

FindPeopleSearch

Removal link: https://findpeoplesearch.com/customerservice/

Use the customer service/removal instructions to submit opt-out.
Provide the listing URL.

email / manual

[FreeBackgroundCheck.us](http://FreeBackgroundCheck.us) (InfoPay process)

Removal link: None (follow privacy policy instructions)

Use the instructions listed in InfoPay’s privacy policy to submit an opt-out.
Typically involves emailing privacy@infopay.com with identifying details and URLs.

direct opt-out

FreePeopleDirectory

Removal link: https://www.freepeopledirectory.com/optout

Use the opt-out page to locate your listing and submit removal.
Confirm email verification if prompted.

direct opt-out

FreePhoneTracer

Removal link: https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search

Use BeenVerified’s opt-out search to locate the FreePhoneTracer-sourced listing.
Submit the opt-out and confirm.

direct opt-out

GladIKnow

Removal link: https://gladiknow.com/opt-out

Open opt-out, locate your listing, submit removal request.

direct opt-out

GoLookup

Removal link: https://golookup.com/support/optou

Open the opt-out support page and complete the removal form/process.

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GreyPages

Removal link: https://www.grey-pages.com/removal

Use the removal form to find your profile and submit opt-out.
Confirm if prompted.

email / manual

Haines & Company

Removal link: None (email request)

Email criscros@haines.com, info@haines.com, and custserv@haines.com.
Request removal from all databases and include name/address.

direct opt-out

Hometry

Removal link: https://homemetry.com/control/privacy

Use the privacy/control page to opt out.

direct opt-out

HPCC-USA

Removal link: https://www.hpcc-usa.org/research/change-listing.html

Use the change-listing tool to request removal or correction.
Submit your listing details and follow prompts.

direct opt-out

IDCrawl

Removal link: https://www.idcrawl.com/opt-out

Use the opt-out page to locate and suppress your record.

direct opt-out

IDTrue

Removal link: https://www.idtrue.com/optout/

Open the opt-out page and complete the steps to remove your listing.

email / manual

InfoPay

Removal link: None (email request)

Email privacy@infopay.com requesting removal.
Include the URLs of listings and your identifying details.

direct opt-out

Infospace

Removal link: https://infospace.intelius.com/optout.php

Use the Infospace/Intelius opt-out page to locate and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

InfoTracer

Removal link: https://infotracer.com/optout (alt: https://members.infotracer.com/removeMyData)

Use the opt-out form to find your record and submit removal.
Save confirmation details.

direct opt-out

InfoTracer UK

Removal link: https://infotracer.com/optout/

Use the opt-out form for the main request.
For UK entries, follow any instructions to email support if the form doesn’t cover UK listings.

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Instant Checkmate

Removal link: https://www.instantcheckmate.com/privacy-center/

Use the privacy center opt-out flow.
Submit removal and verify identity if requested.

direct opt-out

Intelius

Removal link: https://www.intelius.com/opt-out

Use Intelius’ opt-out tool to search for your record.
Select it, submit, then confirm via email.

email / manual

IRBSearch

Removal link: None (email request)

Email customercare@irbsearch.com with listing URL(s) and request opt-out/removal.

direct opt-out

LexisNexis / Accurint

Removal link: https://optout.lexisnexis.com

Complete the online opt-out request.
Upload documents if required and keep your confirmation.

direct opt-out

LexisNexis Direct Marketing

Removal link: https://www.lexisnexis.com/privacy/directmarketingopt-out.aspx

Use the direct marketing opt-out form to request removal.
Submit and retain confirmation.

direct opt-out

LocateFamily

Removal link: https://www.locatefamily.com/removal2.html

Follow the removal page instructions and submit the required details.

email / manual

Mastercard (marketing/data analytics opt-outs)

Removal links:

Data analytics opt-out: https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/vision/corp-responsibility/commitment-to-privacy/privacy/data-analytics-opt-out.html
Email opt-out: https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/vision/corp-responsibility/commitment-to-privacy/privacy/email-opt-out.html

Use the forms to opt out of the listed marketing/analytics programs.
Follow on-page confirmation prompts.

email / manual

Melissa Data

Removal link: None (email request)

Email paul.nelson@melissa.com or brett.mcwhorter@melissa.com.
Provide your identifying info and request removal/suppression.

email / manual

MeritPages

Removal link: None (email request)

Email help@meritpages.com with the page URL and removal request.

direct opt-out

MugshotLook

Removal link: https://www.mugshotlook.com/optOut/name/landing

Use the opt-out landing page to find and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

MyHeritage

Removal link: https://faq.myheritage.com/en/article/how-do-i-delete-my-account-on-myheritage

Follow the account deletion instructions.
Email support@myheritage.com for specific removal requests beyond account deletion.

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MyLife

Removal link: https://www.mylife.com/ccpa/index.pubview

Submit a privacy request via the CCPA portal (even if you’re not in CA, you can still request removal/suppression).
Email privacy@mylife.com with listing URL(s) for clarity.

direct opt-out

National Cellular Directory

Removal link: https://www.nationalcellulardirectory.com/optout/

Use the opt-out form to locate and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

Neighbor Report

Removal link: https://neighbor.report/remove

Open the removal page and follow the on-page process to opt out.

direct opt-out

NewEnglandFacts

Removal link: https://newenglandfacts.com/ng/control/privacy

Use the privacy/control page to submit opt-out.

direct opt-out

NumberGuru (BeenVerified network)

Removal link: https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search

Use BeenVerified opt-out search to locate the NumberGuru record and submit removal.

direct opt-out

Numberville

Removal link: https://numberville.com/opt-out.html

Use the opt-out page to remove your entry.
Confirm as prompted.

direct opt-out

Nuwber

Removal link: https://nuwber.com/removal/link

Use the removal link flow to find your listing and submit opt-out.
Complete verification.

direct opt-out

OfficialUSA

Removal link: https://www.officialusa.com/opt-out

Use the opt-out page to locate your listing and submit removal.

email / manual

OKCaller

Removal link: Embedded on site

Search your number/name.
On your result, click the Opt-out/Unlist option shown and follow prompts.

direct opt-out

[Old-Friends.co](http://Old-Friends.co)

Removal link: https://old-friends.co/

Use the site’s opt-out/removal option (typically available on the listing page).
Submit removal and confirm.

email / manual

OldPhoneBook

Removal link: Embedded on site

Search for your listing.
Click the removal link shown below the results and follow the process.

email / manual

OpenCorporates

Removal link: None (email request)

Email data.protection@opencorporates.com.
Include the exact company/person record link and request redaction/suppression of personal details.

direct opt-out

Ownerly (BeenVerified network)

Removal link: https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search

Use BeenVerified opt-out search to locate the Ownerly-sourced listing and submit opt-out.

direct opt-out

PeekYou

Removal link: https://www.peekyou.com/about/contact/optout/

Complete the opt-out form and include your profile URL.
Confirm any verification steps.

direct opt-out

Peeplookup

Removal link: https://www.peeplookup.com/opt_out

Use the opt-out page to locate and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

[People-Background-Check.com](http://People-Background-Check.com)

Removal link: https://people-background-check.com/ng/control/privacy

Use the privacy/control page to submit removal.

direct opt-out

PeopleByName

Removal link: https://www.peoplebyname.com/remove.php

Open the remove page and follow the on-page opt-out process.

direct opt-out

PeopleByPhone

Removal link: https://www.peoplebyphone.com/remove-my-number/

Submit the remove-my-number form and confirm prompts.

direct opt-out

People Data Labs

Removal link: https://www.peopledatalabs.com/opt-out-form

Complete the opt-out form with the identifiers they request (often work profile data).
Submit and retain confirmation.

direct opt-out

[PeopleFinder.com](http://PeopleFinder.com)

Removal link: https://peoplefinder.com/optout.php

Use the opt-out tool to find your listing and submit removal.

direct opt-out

PeopleFinders

Removal link: https://www.peoplefinders.com/opt-out#IT

Use the PeopleFinders opt-out page, locate your listing, and submit.
Confirm via email if prompted.

direct opt-out

PeopleLooker

Removal link: https://www.peoplelooker.com/f/optout/search

Use opt-out search to locate your record.
Submit removal and confirm.

email / manual

[People-Search.org](http://People-Search.org)

Removal link: Embedded on site

Find your listing via search.
Use the opt-out/removal control shown on the listing page.

direct opt-out

PeopleSearch123

Removal link: https://www.peoplesearch123.com/optOut/name/landing

Use the opt-out landing page to locate your listing and remove it.

email / manual

PeopleSearchExpert

Removal link: Appears on result page

Search your name, open your result, and look for the opt-out link shown on the record page.
Submit removal and verify.

direct opt-out

PeopleSearchNow

Removal link: https://www.peoplesearchnow.com/opt-out

Complete the online opt-out request.
Note: if their process requires mail, follow the address/instructions shown on the site.

direct opt-out

PeopleSearcher

Removal link: https://www.peoplesearcher.com/optOut/name/landing

Use the opt-out landing page to locate and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

PeopleSmart (BeenVerified network)

Removal link: https://www.peoplesmart.com/app/optout/search

Use the opt-out search tool to locate your record and submit removal.

direct opt-out

PeopleTraceUK

Removal link: https://www.peopletraceuk.com/RequestRecordRemoval.asp

Use the record removal request page and submit the required details.

direct opt-out

PeopleWhiz

Removal link: https://www.peoplewhiz.com/remove-my-info

Use the remove-my-info page to locate and remove your listing.
Confirm via email if required.

email / manual

Persopo

Removal link: None (email request)

Email support@persopo.com requesting removal.
Ask them to remove your data from all affiliated sites they control.

email / manual

PhoneOwner

Removal link: None (email request)

Email customer-service@phoneowner.com with your listing URL and request removal across subsidiaries.

email / manual

[Phonebooks.com](http://Phonebooks.com)

Removal link: Embedded on listing page

Open your listing.
Look for “Request That This Person Be Removed” (often bottom-right) and follow the steps.

direct opt-out

Pipl

Removal link: https://pipl.com/personal-information-removal-request

Complete the removal request form and provide the identifiers requested.
Submit and keep confirmation.

direct opt-out

Plaid

Removal link: https://plaid.com/legal/data-protection-request-form/

Use the data protection request form and specify deletion/opt-out.
Confirm identity if requested.

direct opt-out

PrivateRecords

Removal link: https://www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing

Use the opt-out landing page to locate your record and submit removal.

direct opt-out

ProPeopleSearch

Removal link: https://propeoplesearch.com/optout

Use the opt-out page to find your listing and remove it.

email / manual

PropertyShark

Removal link: None (email request)

Email support@propertyshark.com with the URL(s) and request removal.

direct opt-out

PrivateEye

Removal link: https://www.privateeye.com/static/view/contact/

Use the contact page or email support listed on the site.
Provide listing URL(s) and request removal.

direct opt-out

Pub360

Removal link: https://pub360.com/ng/control/privacy

Use the privacy/control page to submit opt-out.

direct opt-out

PublicDataUSA

Removal link: https://publicdatausa.com/remove.php

Use the remove tool to locate your listing and submit removal.

direct opt-out

PublicInfoServices

Removal link: https://www.publicinfoservices.com/help-center/remove-me-from-website

Follow the help-center steps and submit your listing URL and identity details.

email / manual

[PublicRecords.com](http://PublicRecords.com) (Intelius)

Removal link: See Intelius

Use Intelius opt-out: https://www.intelius.com/opt-out
Locate your listing and submit removal.

email / manual

Publishers Clearing House

Removal link: None (email request)

Email privacychoices@pchmail.com with subject line requesting removal.
Include your name and address and request removal from all databases.

direct opt-out

QuickPeopleTrace (PeopleFinders)

Removal link: https://www.peoplefinders.com/opt-out#IT

Use PeopleFinders opt-out and include your name/address details as needed.
If emailing is required, use clients@quickpeopletrace.com as listed.

direct opt-out

Radaris

Removal link: https://radaris.com/control/privacy

Use the privacy/control page to locate your profile and submit removal.

email / manual

Rehold

Removal link: Embedded (Information Control)

Open your record and click “Information Control” on the right side.
Follow the removal steps provided.

email / manual

RetailMeNot / Redplum

Removal link: None (support request)

Use the support contact page and request removal of your data from marketing lists.
Include your name/address and any identifiers requested.

direct opt-out

RevealName

Removal link: https://www.revealname.com/opt_out

Use the opt-out page and provide the full URL of your listing (if required).
Submit and confirm.

direct opt-out

RevealPhoneOwner

Removal link: https://www.revealphoneowner.com/data-removal

Complete the data-removal request form and submit.

email / manual

[ReversePhoneLookup.com](http://ReversePhoneLookup.com) (Intelius)

Removal link: See Intelius

Use Intelius opt-out: https://www.intelius.com/opt-out
Locate your listing and submit removal.

direct opt-out

SalesSpider

Removal link: http://salespidermedia.com/opt-out-and-information-removal.php

Follow the opt-out instructions and select “Delete this profile” where applicable.

direct opt-out

SearchBug

Removal link: https://www.searchbug.com/peoplefinder/how-to-remove.aspx

Follow their how-to-remove steps and submit the required request information.

direct opt-out

SearchPeopleFree

Removal link: https://www.searchpeoplefree.com/opt-out

Use the opt-out tool, locate your listing, submit removal, and verify.

direct opt-out

SearchQuarry

Removal link: https://members.searchquarry.com/removeMyData/

Use the remove-my-data page to locate your record and submit opt-out.

direct opt-out

Selfie Systems (Spokeo network)

Removal link: https://www.spokeo.com/optout

Use Spokeo opt-out process to remove associated records.

direct opt-out

SmartBackgroundChecks

Removal link: https://www.smartbackgroundchecks.com/optout

Use the opt-out tool to locate and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

SocialCatfish

Removal link: https://socialcatfish.com/opt-out/

Use the opt-out form, provide the listing URL/details, and submit.

direct opt-out

SpyDialer

Removal link: https://www.spydialer.com/optout.aspx

Use the opt-out page to locate your listing and submit removal.

direct opt-out

Spokeo

Removal link: https://www.spokeo.com/optout

Search for your listing via the opt-out flow.
Submit removal and confirm email verification.

direct opt-out

SpyFly

Removal link: https://www.spyfly.com/help-center/remove-info

Follow the help-center steps.
If email is required, write support@spyfly.com and include listing URLs.

direct opt-out

Spytox

Removal link: https://www.spytox.com/opt_out

Use the opt-out page to locate and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

StateRecords (InfoTracer)

Removal link: https://infotracer.com/optout/

Use InfoTracer opt-out to remove associated StateRecords listings.

direct opt-out

SuperPages (DexKnows/Thryv flow)

Removal link: https://tinyurl.com/dexknowscom

Use the DexKnows removal form link and submit your SuperPages listing details.

direct opt-out

[Sync.me](http://Sync.me)

Removal link: https://sync.me/optout/

Use Sync.me’s opt-out form to remove your phone number data.

direct opt-out

[TelephoneDirectories.us](http://TelephoneDirectories.us)

Removal link: https://www.telephonedirectories.us/Edit_Records

Use Edit_Records to find your listing and submit changes/removal.

direct opt-out

TennHelp

Removal link: https://www.tennhelp.com/public-resources/change-listing.html

Use the change-listing page to request removal or correction.

direct opt-out

ThatsThem

Removal link: https://thatsthem.com/optout

Use the opt-out page to find your record and submit removal.
Confirm via email if required.

direct opt-out

TheRealYellowPages (DexKnows/Thryv flow)

Removal link: https://tinyurl.com/dexknowscom

Use the removal form and submit the listing details to suppress the record.

direct opt-out

Thomson Reuters / Westlaw / CLEAR (OneTrust portal)

Removal link: https://privacyportal-cdn.onetrust.com/dsarwebform/dbf5ae8a-0a6a-4f4b-b527-7f94d0de6bbc/5dc91c0f-f1b7-4b6e-9d42-76043adaf72d.html

Submit a data subject request via the portal.
Provide only the minimum necessary information and specify deletion/opt-out.

direct opt-out

TLO (TransUnion opt-out referenced)

Removal link: https://service.transunion.com/dss/ccpa_optout.page

Submit opt-out via the TransUnion page.
Also email CustomerSupport@TLO.com and TLOxp@transunion.com with a removal demand and listing details (expect resistance).

direct opt-out

TowerData

Removal link: https://dashboard.towerdata.com/optout/

Use the dashboard opt-out form and submit removal request.

direct opt-out

Truecaller

Removal link: https://www.truecaller.com/unlisting

Use the unlisting tool to remove your number from Truecaller.
Verify via the method they request.

direct opt-out

TruePeopleSearch

Removal link: https://www.truepeoplesearch.com/removal

Use the removal tool to find your listing and submit opt-out.
Confirm verification.

direct opt-out

[TruePeopleSearch.net](http://TruePeopleSearch.net)

Removal link: https://truepeoplesearch.net/remove-my-info

Use the remove-my-info page and follow the steps.
Note: some cases may require email; use their support contact if prompted.

direct opt-out

TruthFinder

Removal link: https://www.truthfinder.com/opt-out/

Use the opt-out page to locate your listing and submit removal.

email / manual

[UFind.name](http://UFind.name)

Removal link: None (email request)

Email support@ufind.name with your listing URL and request removal across affiliated sites.

direct opt-out

UnitedStatesPhoneBook

Removal link: http://www.unitedstatesphonebook.com/contact.php

Use the contact form to request removal and include listing URLs.
Note: they may remove from several subsidiaries—ask explicitly.

direct opt-out

Unmask

Removal link: https://unmask.com/opt-out

Use the opt-out form to locate and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

USA-Official

Removal link: https://usa-official.com/remove.php

Use the remove tool to locate your listing and submit opt-out.

direct opt-out

USA People Search

Removal link: https://www.usa-people-search.com/manage/

Use the manage page to locate your listing and submit removal.

direct opt-out

USPhonePro

Removal link: https://www.usphonepro.com/opt_out

Use the opt-out page to locate and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

USPhonebook

Removal link: https://www.usphonebook.com/opt-out

Use the opt-out page to search for your listing and submit removal.

direct opt-out

USSearch

Removal link: https://www.ussearch.com/opt-out/submit/

Use the opt-out submission flow to find and remove your listing.

direct opt-out

USATrace (PeopleFinders)

Removal link: https://www.peoplefinders.com/opt-out#IT

Use PeopleFinders opt-out tool and submit your USA Trace listing details.

direct opt-out

Valassis

Removal link: https://valassis.com/do-not-sell-my-personal-information/

Submit the do-not-sell request and follow prompts.

email / manual

ValidNumber

Removal link: None (contact request)

Use https://validnumber.com/doc/contact/ to submit removal request.
Include your listing URL and number.

direct opt-out

Valpak / Cox (mailing list suppression)

Removal link: https://www.valpak.com/coupons/show/mailinglistsuppression

Use the suppression form to opt out of mailings.
Provide address details as requested.

email / manual

VehicleHistory

Removal link: None (email request)

Email support@vehiclehistory.com with the page URL and removal request.

direct opt-out

Verecor

Removal link: https://findrec.com/page/privacy

Use the privacy page controls/forms for opt-out.

direct opt-out

Vericora

Removal link: https://vericora.com/ng/control/privacy

Use the privacy/control page to opt out.

direct opt-out

Veriforia

Removal link: https://veriforia.com/ng/control/privacy

Use the privacy/control page to opt out.

direct opt-out

Veripages

Removal link: https://veripages.com/page/contact

Use the contact page OR email support@veripages.com and removal@veripages.com.
Include your listing URL and request removal.
If “Control Profile” exists on your listing, use it to initiate opt-out.

direct opt-out

Verispy

Removal link: https://www.dataaccessmanagement.com/verispy/

Use the Verispy opt-out portal and complete the removal process.

direct opt-out

Visa (marketing report opt-out)

Removal link: https://marketingreportoptout.visa.com/OPTOUT/request.do

Complete the opt-out form and submit.

direct opt-out

[VoterRecords.com](http://VoterRecords.com)

Removal link: https://voterrecords.com/faq

Follow the FAQ instructions for suppressing/removing your information.
Use their contact form if your case isn’t covered.

direct opt-out

Whitepages

Removal link: http://www.whitepages.com/suppression_requests

Find your listing and copy the URL.
Submit it through the suppression request form and confirm via verification.

email / manual

Whooster

Removal link: None (email request)

Email privacy@whooster.com with your listing URL and removal request.

email / manual

Whoseno

Removal link: None (site message)

Use the site contact option and request removal of your listing.
Include URL(s) and identifying details.

direct opt-out

WYTY

Removal link: https://www.wyty.com/remove/

Use the remove tool, locate your listing, and submit opt-out.

email / manual

Yasni

Removal link: None (no removal; source discovery)

Use Yasni to identify where your data appears online.
Then opt out at the original source sites; re-check periodically as Yasni refreshes results.

direct opt-out

Yellowbook (BeenVerified network)

Removal link: https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search

Use BeenVerified opt-out search to locate Yellowbook listings and submit removal.

direct opt-out

YellowPages (DexKnows/Thryv flow)

Removal link: https://tinyurl.com/dexknowscom

Use the removal form to suppress your YellowPages listing.

email / manual

ZabaSearch

Removal link: None (fax request)

Follow their opt-out instructions and fax your custom request to 425-974-6194.
Include the exact listing URL and identity verification as requested.

direct opt-out

ZoomInfo

Removal link: https://www.zoominfo.com/about-zoominfo/privacy-manage-profile

Open your profile and click “Is this you?”
Create the required account, claim the profile, then remove or delete details as allowed.

direct opt-out

Zosearch

Removal link: https://zosearch.com/opt-out/

Use the opt-out form, locate your listing, and submit removal.

Closing notesOpting out is not “one and done.” Data often reappears when brokers refresh sources. If you want lasting results, set a reminder to re-scan these sites every month or two, and repeat opt-outs when needed.

DisclaimerThis guide is for privacy education and self-service opt-outs. Processes and forms can change at any time, and some sites may require identity verification to complete removal.

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147 Data Broker & People Search Sites You Should Opt Out Of

The opt-out landscape

Before you start

Opt-out links by service

411

411 Info

Absolute People Search

Acxiom

Addresses (Intelius network)

Address Search

Advanced Background Checks

Advanced People Search

All Area Codes

All People

America Phonebook

Anywho

Ancestry

Apollo

Archives

Arrest Facts

Background Alert

Background Check (backgroundcheck.run)

Background Checkers

BatchSkipTracing

BatchLeads

BatchDialer

BeenVerified

BlockShopper

Buzzfile

Cell Revealer

Call Truth

CallerSmart

Callyo

Cars Owners

Catalog Choice

Centeda

CheckPeople

CheckSecrets

Checkr

City-Data

ClickSearch

ClustrMaps

CocoFinder

Complete Investigation Services (CIS)

Confidential Phone Lookup

ContactOut

Connected Investors

Corporation Wiki

Councilon

CyberBackgroundChecks

Data Axle

DataVeria

DataChk (DataCheck, Inc.)

DelvePoint

DexKnows

DirectMail

DMAchoice

Epsilon (Main)

Epsilon (Abacus)

Epsilon (CFD)

Epsilon (Shopper / Shoppers Voice)

Fama

FamilySearch

FamilyTreeNow

FindPeopleFast

FastPeopleSearch

FaxVIN

FindPeopleSearch

[FreeBackgroundCheck.us](http://FreeBackgroundCheck.us) (InfoPay process)

FreePeopleDirectory

FreePhoneTracer

GladIKnow

GoLookup

GreyPages

Haines & Company

Hometry

HPCC-USA

IDCrawl

IDTrue

InfoPay