SmartBackgroundChecks  Opt-Out Guide: How to Remove Your Personal Information

Overview:-

What is SmartBackgroundChecks?

UnitedStatesPhonebook.com is an online directory and data broker aggregating personal details from public records and various third-party sources. It provides a quick way to look up individuals by name, city, or phone number, exposing comprehensive information to anyone with internet access.

Types of personal information they expose:

This site may display:

• Full names (including aliases)

• Current and past addresses

• Landline and mobile phone numbers

• Email addresses

• Relatives and associates

• Property ownership

• Court records and legal filings

• Voter registration information

• Criminal records (if applicable)

Risks to privacy if the data is not removed

If this information remains public, it can be misused in many ways:

• Identity theft and fraud

• Stalking or harassment

• Social engineering and phishing scams

• Doxxing or public shaming

• Unwanted contact from strangers or marketers

This data can also compromise the privacy of family members listed as relatives.

Why this guide exists:

This guide exists to empower individuals to take control of their online presence by helping them remove their data from SmartBackgroundChecks and reduce their exposure to potential risks. The opt-out process is free and can be completed in just a few minutes, with minimal information required. 

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of opting out of SmartBackgroundChecks.

Opt-Out Process at a Glance

• Time to Complete: 10 minutes

• Information Required: Name, city/state, email address

• Verification Required: Yes, Email confirmation + CAPTCHA

• Data Removal Timeline: Typically within 72 hours.

• VPN Required: No

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions

Step 1: Go to SmartBackgroundChecks 

Visit the Opt-Out Page: https://www.smartbackgroundchecks.com/optout

Step 2: Enter your email 

• Use a real email you can access to confirm the removal request

• For added privacy, consider a masked or disposable email address

• Agree to the terms and complete the CAPTCHA 

Step 3: Opt-Out Process

Please navigate to your records using the search features.

Step 4: Search for your profile 

Input your full name and location to find matching records 

Step 5: Select your listing 

Click the correct profile from the search results 

Step 6: Request to remove the record

Scroll down and click "Request My Record To Be Removed." 

Step 7: Opt-Out Confirmation Sent

Your opt-out request has been received. We have sent a confirmation email to the address provided. 

Step 8: Confirm via email 

• Check your inbox for a confirmation link

• Click it to finalize your opt-out request

Additional Notes

• Use a disposable or dedicated email address to avoid unwanted marketing.

• Check your spam or junk folder if you don't see the confirmation email.

• Your listing may still appear in search engine results temporarily due to caching.

• Revisit the site after 7-30 days to ensure your information has been removed.

Need Help?

If you're having trouble removing your information from SmartBackgroundChecks.com, consider using a privacy protection service like Privacy Bee that handles the opt-out process for you.