Cloaked automatically handles removal requests from over 300 data brokers on your behalf. However, a small number of brokers require additional steps before completing your removal.
Many major data companies, including people search data brokers, make opting out of data sales or listings difficult, by burying opt-out links, requiring account creation, or offering removal processes that don't actually stop the sale of your data. Even when opt-outs exist, they may require you to submit separate requests to companies that hold your information, or submit manual removal requests. For example, if a broker requires account-level access, CAPTCHA completion, or direct confirmation, Cloaked won't be able to complete the removal within our normal data broker removal enrollment process.
The good news: you may be able to use Cloaked Automations to submit removals from these brokers, and we've also put together step-by-step guidance below sharing how to submit manual removals as well.
Cloaked will continue to advocate on your behalf for data brokers to honor takedown requests with minimal friction.
Keep in mind that removal is not always permanent. Some brokers refresh their data over time, so periodic checks may be helpful. It also may help to use Cloaked Identities moving forward when you sign up for services or digital accounts to prevent further leaks of your personal information online.
Using Automations to submit removals
Cloaked has Automations available to submit manual removals from the following brokers:
Spokeo, Radaris, BeenVerified, Centeda, Credit.com, Data Axle, Infotracer, IQVIA, PeopleDataLabs, Rhetorik, RocketReach, Wiza, LexisNexis, Acxiom, Nielsen, ShareThis, 6Sense, OptOutPrescreen.
Click Run this pack under Data Broker Removal, Corporate Surveillance, and some Do Note Sell Packs to get started using Automations to submit removals.
Some Automations may require user input at certain points (for example, if the removal form requires information that isn’t stored in your Data Removal profile) or you need to solve a CAPTCHA manually. In this case, you’ll see an alert notifying you to complete the step.
If your account doesn’t have Automations enabled, you can follow the manual steps below or contact a member of Cloaked Support to help you get set up with Automations.
Cloaked does not control the timeline of data broker removals.
PeopleConnect
PeopleConnect is the parent company of data brokers like Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and others.
PeopleConnect requires user-verified submissions and does not reliably process automated requests. Instead, you will need to complete the following steps to remove your personal information.
Completing these steps covers your data across all PeopleConnect-owned sites, including TruthFinder, InstantCheckmate, and Intelius. You do not need to submit separate requests for each.
Steps:
Go to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center at suppression.peopleconnect.us/login and enter your email address.
Check your email and click the verification link.
Enter your date of birth. This is locked after submission and cannot be changed, so double-check before continuing.
Provide your full legal name (required).
Optionally add alternative names (recommended to catch all records).
Select your record and complete identity verification.
On the final page, choose "Suppressed" under "Desired Behavior" and save.
Radaris
Radaris may display your information in multiple places, including a main profile and a "Mentions" section sourced from third-party data. To remove your main profile:
Search for your name on Radaris.
Open your profile and copy the full profile URL from your browser's address bar.
Navigate to the Radaris opt-out page at radaris.com/control-privacy, or scroll to the footer of your profile page and click "Start removing.”
Paste your profile URL, enter your name and email address, complete the CAPTCHA, and submit your request.
Check your inbox for a confirmation email from Radaris and click the link to confirm. Note: you may be asked to complete a second CAPTCHA on the confirmation page.
Allow 7–14 business days for removal to take effect.
BeenVerified
Go to the BeenVerified opt-out page. You can find it by scrolling to the footer of beenverified.com and clicking "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information," or go directly to: beenverified.com/svc/optout/search/optouts
Search for your record by name and state.
Select your record and submit an opt-out request.
Confirm via email.
If you have multiple records, you may need to submit separate requests. You can also email [email protected] with your full name, date of birth, and record URLs to request bulk removal.
InfoTracer
Go to the InfoTracer opt-out form at infotracer.com/optout/
Enter your name, city, and state and search for your record.
Select the correct record and submit a removal request.
You will receive a confirmation message via email.
Spokeo
Search for your name on Spokeo. If no results appear, try searching by email address instead.
Open your profile and copy the full URL from your browser's address bar.
Go to the Spokeo opt-out page at spokeo.com/optout (or scroll to the footer and click "Do Not Sell My Info").
Paste your profile URL and submit your request.
Confirm via email.
USAPeopleSearch
Go to the USAPeopleSearch removal page at usa-people-search.com/manage
Enter your email to begin the removal process. You’ll receive a confirmation email to your inbox.
Input your personal information you’d like to opt out of removal for.
Once you submit, USAPeopleSearch will locate and remove your record within 3 days.
VeriPages
Search for your record on VeriPages.
Open your profile and copy the URL.
Submit your request via the VeriPages opt-out form at veripages.com/inner/control-privacy
Confirm via email.
You can return to their site to check the status of your request.