What Is a Data Broker, and Why Does It Have Your Address?
Data brokers quietly assemble profiles from public records, purchases and apps, then sell them. Here is how the industry works and what you can do about it.
Privacy Basics
Personal data removal service
Strangers can buy your address for a dollar. Let's end that.
Data brokers collect your name, address, phone number and relatives, then sell them to anyone. We find those listings, file the removal requests for you and keep watching so they stay down.
- Free scan, no card needed
- Results in about a minute
- We never sell your information
34broker and people-search sites covered
24/7breach monitoring
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1 dashboardfor you and your family
Why it matters
Your personal details are for sale right now
Hundreds of companies collect and resell information about ordinary people. Here is what that exposure makes possible.
Scam calls and texts
Scammers sound believable when they know your street, your age and your relatives' names.
Identity theft
Addresses, birthdays and past phone numbers help criminals answer security questions and open accounts.
Unwanted visitors
Anyone with a grudge can pay a few dollars to find where you live.
Phishing and spam
Your emails and phone numbers are resold to marketers and fraudsters again and again.
Our approach
Remove. Block. Watch.
Three layers of protection that work together, handled for you.
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Remove
Take your name, address, phone and relatives off the sites that sell them.
02
Block
Cut down scam calls and phishing by shrinking what strangers can learn about you.
03
Watch
Keep monitoring brokers and breaches so new exposures are caught early.
Everything included
One membership, complete protection
Data broker removal
We find your profiles on 34+ people-search and broker sites and file the opt-out and deletion requests for you.
Learn moreSpam call blocker
Add a curated list of known robocall and scam numbers to your phone's block list in one tap.
Learn moreCustom removals
Found your details somewhere we do not cover? Send us the link and a real person handles it.
Learn moreDark web monitoring
We watch known data breaches for your email addresses and tell you exactly what to do if one shows up.
Learn moreRecurring monitoring
Brokers re-add people constantly. We re-check on a schedule and file new requests automatically.
Learn moreHuman escalations
When a broker ignores a request or demands extra steps, our privacy team follows up personally.
Learn moreLearning center
Plain-English guides on scams, breaches and your privacy rights, written for real people.
Learn moreDashboard and privacy score
One clear score, every request and every status, for you and your family, in one place.
Learn moreHow it works
Set it up once. We handle the rest.
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1
Scan
Tell us the names, addresses and numbers to protect. We search the broker sites and show you what we find.
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Authorize
Sign the authorized agent agreement online so we can make privacy requests in your name.
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Remove
We send opt-out and deletion requests, complete broker forms, and handle follow-ups.
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Monitor
We re-check on a schedule, catch re-listings, and send you a monthly report.
Pricing
Simple plans for individuals and families
Every plan includes removals, ongoing monitoring and your privacy dashboard.
Essential
Core removal for one person
$9.99/month
$6.49/month
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime. Billed $77.88 yearly · save 35%
Get protected- Removal from every broker in our library
- Multiple names, emails, phones and addresses
- Recurring re-scans and re-removals
- Privacy score and dashboard
- Dark web breach alerts
Most popular
Complete
Everything, for one person
$16.99/month
$10.99/month
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime. Billed $131.88 yearly · save 35%
Get protected- Everything in Essential
- Spam blocker and call block list
- Unlimited custom removal requests
- Human escalations for stubborn brokers
- Monthly privacy report
Family
Complete protection for your household
$24.99/month
$15.99/month
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime. Billed $191.88 yearly · save 36%
Get protected- Covers up to 5 people
- Everything in Complete
- Up to 5 people on one account
- Manage everyone from one dashboard
- Separate privacy score per person
30-day money-back guarantee Sales tax may apply. Cancel anytime from your dashboard.
Members
What people say after their first month
My home address was the first result for my name. The report showed exactly where it was listed, and the dashboard let me watch each site come down.
I signed up the whole family. Seeing our kids' names next to our address on those sites was the push I needed.
The breach alert told me which old account had leaked, so I changed that password the same day.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is a data broker?
A company that collects information about people from public records, purchases, apps and other sources, and sells it. People-search sites are the most visible kind: anyone can look up your address and phone number on them.
Is the free scan really free?
Yes. The scan does not need a credit card. You only pay if you choose a plan to have your listings removed and monitored.
Can I use the scan to look up someone else?
No. The scan is only for looking up yourself, and family members can only be added to a plan with their permission. This keeps the service from being used for the very thing it protects against.
How long do removals take?
Many brokers process requests within a few days; some legally have up to 45 days. You will see each request's status in your dashboard.
Why do I need to sign an authorized agent agreement?
Privacy laws let you appoint an agent to make requests for you. The agreement is that appointment. It is signed online in a minute and you can revoke it anytime.
Will my information stay removed?
Brokers often re-add people when they buy new data. That is why we re-check on a schedule and file new requests automatically when a listing reappears.
From the blog
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How to Opt Out of People-Search Sites Yourself (Step by Step)
Want to try the do-it-yourself route first? Use this checklist to find your listings and submit opt-out requests safely.
Data Broker News
Why Your Information Reappears After You Remove It
You opted out, the listing disappeared, and three months later it is back. Here is why relisting happens and how ongoing monitoring stops it.
See what strangers can find about you
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