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

Overview:

What is Whitepages?

Whitepages is an online service that provides contact information, including phone numbers, addresses, and background checks. It allows users to search for people, businesses, and other public records.

Types of personal information they expose:

• Full Name

• Home Address

• Phone Numbers

• Email Address

• Age

• Relatives

• Property Details

• Criminal and Financial Records

Risks to privacy if the data is not removed:

Leaving your personal information from Whitepages' database can lead to privacy invasions, as individuals may experience an increase in unsolicited contact like spam calls and emails. Additionally, the exposure of professional details could make individuals vulnerable to social engineering or phishing attacks.

Why this guide exists:

This guide exists to empower individuals to take control of their online presence by helping them remove their personal data from Whitepages and reduce their exposure to potential risks.

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

Opt-Out Process at a Glance

• Time to Complete: 10 minutes

• Information Required: Full name, address, email, phone number

• Verification Required: Yes - Phone call

• Data Removal Timeline: 24 to 48 hours

• VPN Required: No

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions

Step 1: Go to Whitepages

Navigate to the data broker's website: https://www.whitepages.com/

Step 2: Search for Your Record

• Use the search bar to find your profile.

  • Enter your Full Name.

  • Enter your City, State, and ZIP Code.

  • Click 'Search'.

Step 3: Locate Your profile

• Find your profile in the search results.

• Click 'View Details' to open it.

Step 4: Copy Profile URL

Copy URL from the address bar.

Step 5: Access the Opt-Out Form

Visit the opt-out form page: https://www.whitepages.com/suppression-requests

Step 6: Submit Your Request

• Paste your profile URL into the form.

• Click 'Next' button.

Step 7: Removal Verification

Click 'Remove Me' button.

Step 8: Removal Reason

• Choose the reason from the dropdown menu.

• Click 'Next'.

Step 9: Verify Identity via Phone Call

• Enter your Phone Number.

• Tick the check box to confirm you are the person associated with the number.

• Click 'Call Now to Verify' to receive the call.

Step 10: Code via Phone Call

• Answer the phone call you will receive.

• Listen to the instructions given by the robocaller's voice.

• Enter the four-digit code on your phone's keypad. Once you do, the robocaller will tell you that your request has been accepted.

Step 11: Code via Phone Call

Once opt-out is successful, the page will update and confirm that they are processing the removal of your listing.

Additional Notes

• Whitepages may re-list your info if it becomes publicly available again.

• You may need to repeat the removal process over time.

• Opt-out only applies to Whitepages, not third-party sites.

• Submitting your request with a backup or temporary email can help reduce unwanted messages or future contact.

Need Help?

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