◈ Guide · Privacy

Remove your info from people search sites.

The opt-out playbook: which brokers matter, how to file removals, and how to keep your data from coming back.

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Separates linked evidence from possible namesakes
Shows what completed, failed, or was not run

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Professional recordsLinked evidence

Online presencePossible matches

Media & safetyStatus by check

Data exposureVerified result only

Structured reportFacts, confidence, and evidence references in one view

LinkedPossibleNever a character score

Evidence linked to results

Clear match confidence

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Why your data is everywhere

Data brokers buy, merge, and republish public records. Remove yourself from one site and nine mirrors keep the listing — so effective removal means hitting the checks that feed the network, not just the site you found yourself on.

The playbook

Step 1 — map your exposure. Search yourself above. The report shows where your name, addresses, and phone numbers actually appear, so you prioritize real listings instead of guessing.

Step 2 — hit the major brokers first. A handful of large brokers feed many smaller sites. Their opt-outs typically require finding your listing URL and submitting a removal form; processing takes days to weeks.

Step 3 — use your state's rights. California, Colorado, Virginia and a growing list of states grant deletion rights, and California's Delete Act builds a one-request deletion system for registered brokers. Cite your state's law in requests — brokers escalate legal citations faster.

Step 4 — recheck quarterly. Brokers re-ingest public records, so listings can return. A quarterly self-search catches reappearances early.

Removing yourself from Recordwell

Search yourself, open the report, and use the opt-out link — or just contact us. We honor removals without friction, and it doesn't affect your ability to use the service.

Practical verification

Turn the guidance into a careful search

Recordwell organizes returned records and online signals into a readable report and separates stronger identity matches from name-only possibilities.

Start with context

Add a location or another known detail to reduce false matches.

Compare identifiers

Check multiple details together; no single field proves an identity.

Verify sensitive details

Confirm important claims independently before acting on them.

Verification standard: treat matches as leads, not conclusions. Confirm sensitive details independently before acting.

FAQ

Common questions

How do I remove myself from all people search sites at once?

There's no single button, but hitting the major brokers first collapses most downstream listings. Paid removal services automate this if you'd rather not DIY.

Does opting out of people search sites work?

Yes — reputable brokers process removals. The catch is recurrence: recheck quarterly because listings can return with fresh public records.

Can Recordwell remove my information?

Yes. Search yourself and follow the opt-out link, or contact us directly — removals are honored without friction.

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