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

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    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.

    ~$ ./scan –data-brokers

    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

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

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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

    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)

    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    Archives

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

    • Open the opt-out page and follow the on-page removal process.
    • Complete any verification steps.
    email / manual

    Arrest Facts

    Removal link: Embedded on site

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

    Background Alert

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

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

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    BatchLeads

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

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

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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 / manual

    Cars Owners

    Removal link: None (site message)

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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)

    email / manual

    DelvePoint

    Removal link: None (email request)

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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 / manual

    Epsilon (CFD)

    Removal link: None (email request)

    email / manual

    Epsilon (Shopper / Shoppers Voice)

    Removal link: None (email request)

    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)

    direct opt-out

    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)

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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)

    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.
    direct opt-out

    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)

    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:

    • 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 / manual

    MeritPages

    Removal link: None (email 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.
    direct opt-out

    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)

    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 / 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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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)

    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)

    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

    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 / 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.

    // cut the trail at the source

    Opting out is cleanup. Not leaving a trail is prevention.

    Every removal above claws back data that is already out there. But brokers refill from the trail you generate daily: the IP, the device fingerprint, the browsing that ties back to you. A system that routes every process through Tor and runs entirely from RAM, leaving nothing on the machine when you unplug it, starves the brokers at the source instead of chasing removals forever.

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    Updated on June 8, 2026
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