US Search Opt-Out Guide: How to Remove Your Personal Information

Overview:-

What is US Search?

US Search is an online service that collects and shares public information about people. It is often used by businesses, marketers, or individuals looking to access personal background details.

Types of personal information they expose:

• Full and previous names

• Dates of birth

• Current and past addresses

• Phone numbers and emails

• Family members and associates

• Social media accounts

• Criminal records

• Property ownership and professional licenses

Risks to privacy if the data is not removed

If your information remains on US Search, it could be used for identity theft, spam, or other unwanted contact. Data may also be sold to other brokers, spreading your personal details further.

Why this guide exists:

The guide exists to show users how to remove their information from US Search, helping protect their privacy and reduce exposure online.

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

Opt-Out Process at a Glance

• Time to Complete: 5-10 minutes

• Information Required: First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Date of Birth

• Verification Required: Yes - Email Verification

• Data Removal Timeline: Up to 30 days

• VPN Required: No

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions

Step 1: Go to US Search

Visit the Opt-Out Page: https://www.ussearch.com/privacy-center

Step 2: Choose Option

On the Data Privacy center, click "Right to Delete" tick the small box then click "Suppression Request" which is highlighted in blue.

Step 3: Suppression Form

You will be directed to PeopleConnect since US Search uses this for suppression requests.

• Enter your email address in the box provided.

• Tick the box to verify that you agree to receive transactional emails regarding the use of the suppression tool.

• Click 'Continue.'

Step 4: Confirm the Request

If a confirmation email is sent, open it and click the verification link to complete your request.

Step 5: Confirmation of Date of Birth

After you verify your email, you will be directed back to the website.

• Enter your date of birth.

• Tick the verification box to confirm that the birthdate provided is correct. This cannot be changed once saved.

• Click the 'Continue' button.

Step 6: Fill Out Legal Name Form

• Enter your First Name, Middle Name (optional), Last Name.

• Click 'Continue' button.

Step 7: Matching Records

• Select the record that describe you.

• Click 'Continue'.

Step 8: Verification

• Choose the phone number or email address you want to use for verification.

• Enter the matching email address.

• Click 'Request Verification Code.'

Step 9: Confirmation of Request

After you receive the email, click the verification link so your request can be processed.

Additional Notes

• Check regularly because your data may reappear; monitor sites periodically.

• Keep emails proving suppression requests.

• Contact support if needed - [email protected] for unresolved issues.

Need Help?

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