We assess our current launch-approved source workflows, show you where your information may appear with evidence, and submit lawful removal requests on your behalf.
Free scan - No credit card - Results in under 2 minutes
How it works
From discovery to removal, we guide you through every step with transparency and evidence.
Enter your name and location. We check our current launch-approved set of 8 sources for matches and flag likely exposures in about 60 seconds.
See each finding with confidence scores, matched fields, evidence details, and severity ratings. Confirm or dismiss matches.
Purchase a one-time cleanup or subscribe to ongoing monitoring. Our team submits lawful opt-out requests on your behalf.
What's at risk
People-search sites and data brokers aggregate public records, social media, and commercial data to build profiles that anyone can find with a simple search.
First, last, maiden names and known aliases
Current and previous addresses, sometimes with photos
Personal, work, and old numbers linked to your identity
Personal and professional email accounts
Names of relatives, roommates, and known associates
Employers, job titles, schools attended
Why it matters
Exposed personal data is the #1 ingredient for identity theft, phishing, and social engineering attacks.
Scammers combine public records with social media to craft convincing, personalized fraud attempts.
Publicly listed phone numbers and addresses lead to spam calls, junk mail, and unwanted solicitation.
California's CCPA and other state laws give you the right to request deletion of your personal data from data brokers.
Evidence-backed reports
Most privacy services give you a number. We show you exactly where your data appears, what fields matched, and how confident we are in each finding.
Every finding includes the specific data broker, matched fields, and proof details — not just a count.
Each match is rated as possible, probable, or high confidence so you know what's real.
Findings are prioritized by risk level — critical exposures surface first.
Review each finding and confirm or dismiss it. Your input drives smarter removal prioritization.
Sample report — demo data for illustration only
How removal works
We don't promise to erase you from the internet. We do promise to submit every lawful removal request available and track the outcome with evidence.
We submit formal opt-out and CCPA data deletion requests to each source where your data was found.
A real person reviews each case. We don't blast automated forms — we verify and follow up.
Most sources process removals in 3–30 business days. We track progress and notify you of completions.
When a removal is confirmed, we document it with re-check verification so you have proof.
Ongoing protection
Studies show many data brokers re-publish your information within 3–6 months. Ongoing Monitoring keeps watching after your initial cleanup.
We automatically re-check all sources to catch reappearances before they become a problem.
Get notified the moment your data shows up again on a previously cleaned source.
New appearances trigger new removal requests at no extra cost — included in your subscription.
Track your privacy improvement over time with quarterly detailed reports.
Coverage & transparency
California's CCPA and Delete Act provide the strongest consumer privacy protections in the US. Our operations are built around these laws, giving California residents the most effective removal outcomes.
We prioritize California-relevant data brokers and people-search sites, and our removal requests invoke CCPA data deletion rights where applicable.
Our free scan works for anyone in the US. We currently check 8 launch-approved sources nationwide and provide evidence-backed findings regardless of your state.
For residents outside California, removal request effectiveness may vary by state law. We're transparent about coverage and limitations for your specific situation.
Honest coverage note: No service can guarantee complete removal of personal information from the internet. Data broker coverage, removal success rates, and timelines vary. We are transparent about what we can and cannot do.
Compare
| Feature | DeleteMyTrace | DIY | Other services |
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| Free exposure scan | |||
| Evidence-backed findings | |||
| Confidence scoring | |||
| Match refinement tools | |||
| Human-verified removals | |||
| CCPA/state law requests | |||
| Progress tracking | |||
| One-time cleanup option | |||
| No annual lock-in required | |||
| Honest about limitations |
Our commitments
Privacy services should be honest about what they can and cannot do. Here's what we stand for.
Every match includes specific evidence — matched fields, confidence scores, and severity ratings — so you know exactly what was found and why.
We do not claim to completely erase you from the internet. We facilitate lawful opt-out and data deletion requests under state privacy laws.
We collect only what's needed to find and remove your listings. Your data is encrypted, access-controlled, and never sold.
Critical removal operations are reviewed by real people. Automated scripts can miss nuance — our team doesn't.
Built around CCPA and state privacy law requirements. We support lawful removal pathways that data brokers are obligated to honor.
See exactly where every removal request stands. No black boxes — you get status updates and confirmation evidence.
FAQ
Your free scan takes about 60 seconds and checks our current launch-approved set of 8 sources. No credit card required.
Start Your Free ScanDemo data shown for illustration · We never promise complete deletion