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@@ -19,12 +19,8 @@ description: Our recommended methods for removing your personal information from
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Counterintuitively, removing your personal data on these sites from the internet generally requires *providing* these companies with your personal data for them to comply with the request. Unfortunately, in most cases it is still worth doing so to minimize the amount of personal data about you which is publicly accessible.
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<div class="admonition example" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">Try it out</p>
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Use your favorite [search engine](../search-engines/_index.md) to see if your data is trivially exposed by searching for your name in quotes, plus your general location. For example, search for `"Jane Smith" Chicago IL`. In many cases, you may find your personal information makes up many of the first results. Even if results about you aren't readily available though, you may still be affected. The list of data brokers linked below will provide more places to check whether your data is in any public databases.
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> [!TIP]
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> Use your favorite [search engine](../search-engines/_index.md) to see if your data is trivially exposed by searching for your name in quotes, plus your general location. For example, search for `"Jane Smith" Chicago IL`. In many cases, you may find your personal information makes up many of the first results. Even if results about you aren't readily available though, you may still be affected. The list of data brokers linked below will provide more places to check whether your data is in any public databases.
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## Manual Opt-Outs <small>Free</small>
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- USPhonebook ([Search and Opt-Out](https://usphonebook.com/opt-out))
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- Whitepages ([Search](https://whitepages.com), [Opt-Out](https://whitepages.com/suppression_requests))
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<div class="admonition tip" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">A tip on opt-out strategy</p>
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Be sure to avoid burning out or becoming overwhelmed with this process. Unless you're in immediate danger, you can take breaks and avoid doing them all at once.[^1]
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One strategy could be to look at a single website from the list above every week, starting from the top. Next week you move on to the following website on the list, and so on. When you reach the end of the list, you can start again from the beginning.
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This sets you up on a nice schedule to re-review each website approximately every 3-4 months, and breaks down the process into simple 5 minute tasks you can easily add to your weekly routine.
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> [!TIP]
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> Be sure to avoid burning out or becoming overwhelmed with this process. Unless you're in immediate danger, you can take breaks and avoid doing them all at once.[^1]
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>
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> One strategy could be to look at a single website from the list above every week, starting from the top. Next week you move on to the following website on the list, and so on. When you reach the end of the list, you can start again from the beginning.
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> This sets you up on a nice schedule to re-review each website approximately every 3-4 months, and breaks down the process into simple 5 minute tasks you can easily add to your weekly routine.
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Once you have opted-out of all of these sites for the first time, it's best to wait a week or two for the requests to propagate to all their sites. Then, you can start to search and opt-out of any remaining sites you find. It can be a good idea to use a web crawler like [Google's *Results about you*](#google-results-about-you-free) tool to help find any data that remains on the internet.
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@@ -78,26 +70,18 @@ Some websites supported by EasyOptOuts are publicly searchable. In those cases E
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Our [testing](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/03/easyoptouts-review) indicates that EasyOptOuts provides the best value out of any data removal service we've tested, with a very affordable price and high effectiveness. Independent [findings from Consumer Reports](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/consumer-reports-evaluating-people-search-site-removal-services/19948) also indicate that EasyOptOuts is one of the top performing data removal services.
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<div class="admonition failure" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">High priority sites not supported by EasyOptOuts</p>
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EasyOptOuts does not cover the following sites we consider to be "high priority," so you should still manually opt-out of:
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- Intelius ([Search](https://intelius.com), [Opt-Out](https://suppression.peopleconnect.us/login))
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- PeekYou ([Search](https://peekyou.com), [Opt-Out](https://peekyou.com/about/contact/ccpa_optout/do_not_sell))
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</div>
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> [!CAUTION]
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> EasyOptOuts does not cover the following sites we consider to be "high priority," so you should still manually opt-out of:
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> - Intelius ([Search](https://intelius.com), [Opt-Out](https://suppression.peopleconnect.us/login))
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> - PeekYou ([Search](https://peekyou.com), [Opt-Out](https://peekyou.com/about/contact/ccpa_optout/do_not_sell))
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## Google *Results About You* <small>Free</small>
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<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">Google is a data collector themselves</p>
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This method will require you to submit your personal information to Google for them to periodically monitor their search results for. Google claims to not use the information provided to this tool to "personalize your experiences" across other Google products.
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While Google is not a data broker themselves *per se*, as they don't sell or share your data with outside parties, some may find this relationship unacceptable. You should always decide whether the benefits of this tool outweigh the drawbacks for your individual situation.
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> [!WARNING]
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> This method will require you to submit your personal information to Google for them to periodically monitor their search results for. Google claims to not use the information provided to this tool to "personalize your experiences" across other Google products.
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> While Google is not a data broker themselves *per se*, as they don't sell or share your data with outside parties, some may find this relationship unacceptable. You should always decide whether the benefits of this tool outweigh the drawbacks for your individual situation.
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**Results about you** is a free tool which helps you discover whether your personal contact information, including your home address, phone number, and email address, appears in Google search results. If any personal information is found, you can request its removal.
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@@ -129,12 +129,9 @@ While RethinkDNS takes up the Android VPN slot, you can still use a VPN or Orbot
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[{{< badge content="macOS" color="indigo" >}}](https://github.com/DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy/wiki/Installation-macOS)
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[{{< badge content="Windows" color="red" >}}](https://github.com/DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy/wiki/Installation-Windows)
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<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
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> [!WARNING]
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> The anonymized DNS feature does [not](../../../wiki/advanced/dns-overview.md#why-shouldnt-i-use-encrypted-dns) anonymize other network traffic.
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The anonymized DNS feature does [not](../../../wiki/advanced/dns-overview.md#why-shouldnt-i-use-encrypted-dns) anonymize other network traffic.
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## Criteria
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<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">Warning</p>
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> [!WARNING]
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> When using E2EE technology like OpenPGP your email will still have some metadata that is not encrypted in the header of the email, generally including the subject line! Read more about [email metadata](../../../wiki/basics/email-security.md#email-metadata-overview).
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> OpenPGP also does not support forward secrecy, which means if the private key of either you or the message recipient is ever stolen, all previous messages encrypted with it will be exposed.
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> - [How do I protect my private keys?](../../../wiki/basics/email-security.md#how-do-i-protect-my-private-keys)
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When using E2EE technology like OpenPGP your email will still have some metadata that is not encrypted in the header of the email, generally including the subject line! Read more about [email metadata](../../../wiki/basics/email-security.md#email-metadata-overview).
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OpenPGP also does not support forward secrecy, which means if the private key of either you or the message recipient is ever stolen, all previous messages encrypted with it will be exposed.
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- [How do I protect my private keys?](../../../wiki/basics/email-security.md#how-do-i-protect-my-private-keys)
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### Proton Mail
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There are a number of services which provide "virtual debit cards" which you can use with online merchants without revealing your actual banking or billing information in most cases. It's important to note that these financial services are **not** anonymous and are subject to "Know Your Customer" (KYC) laws and may require your ID or other identifying information. These services are primarily useful for protecting you from merchant data breaches, less sophisticated tracking or purchase correlation by marketing agencies, and online data theft; and **not** for making a purchase completely anonymously.
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<div class="admonition tip" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">Check your current bank</p>
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Many banks and credit card providers offer native virtual card functionality. If you use one which provides this option already, you should use it over the following recommendations in most cases. That way, you are not trusting multiple parties with your personal information.
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> [!TIP]
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> Check your current bank: Many banks and credit card providers offer native virtual card functionality. If you use one which provides this option already, you should use it over the following recommendations in most cases. That way, you are not trusting multiple parties with your personal information.
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### Privacy.com (US)
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- Accepts payment in [a recommended cryptocurrency](../../software/cryptocurrency/_index.md).
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- No ID requirement.
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<div class="admonition tip" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">Important notices</p>
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The content here is not legal or financial advice. We do not endorse or encourage illicit activities, and we do not endorse or encourage anything which violates a company's terms of service. Check with a professional to confirm that these recommendations are legal and available in your jurisdiction. [See all notices](../../../about/notices.md).
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> [!NOTE]
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> The content here is not legal or financial advice. We do not endorse or encourage illicit activities, and we do not endorse or encourage anything which violates a company's terms of service. Check with a professional to confirm that these recommendations are legal and available in your jurisdiction. [See all notices](../../../about/notices.md).
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[Introduction to Passwords](../../../wiki/basics/passwords-overview.md)
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<div class="admonition info" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">Info</p>
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> Built-in password managers in software like browsers and operating systems are sometimes not as good as dedicated password manager software. The advantage of a built-in password manager is good integration with the software, but it can often be very simple and lack privacy and security features that standalone offerings have.
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> For example, the password manager in Microsoft Edge doesn't offer end-to-end encryption at all. Google's password manager has [optional](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/11350823) E2EE, and [Apple's](https://support.apple.com/HT202303) offers E2EE by default.
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Built-in password managers in software like browsers and operating systems are sometimes not as good as dedicated password manager software. The advantage of a built-in password manager is good integration with the software, but it can often be very simple and lack privacy and security features that standalone offerings have.
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For example, the password manager in Microsoft Edge doesn't offer end-to-end encryption at all. Google's password manager has [optional](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/11350823) E2EE, and [Apple's](https://support.apple.com/HT202303) offers E2EE by default.
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## Cloud-based
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If you're looking for additional *privacy* from your ISP, on a public Wi-Fi network, or while torrenting files, a **VPN** may be the solution for you.
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<div class="admonition danger" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">VPNs do not provide anonymity</p>
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Using a VPN will **not** keep your browsing habits anonymous, nor will it add additional security to non-secure (HTTP) traffic.
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If you are looking for **anonymity**, you should use the Tor Browser. If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connecting to websites using HTTPS. A VPN is not a replacement for good security practices.
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[Introduction to the Tor Browser](../../software/tor/_index.md#tor-browser) · [Tor Myths & FAQ](../../../wiki/advanced/tor-overview.md)
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> [!CAUTION]
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> Using a VPN will **not** keep your browsing habits anonymous, nor will it add additional security to non-secure (HTTP) traffic.
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> If you are looking for **anonymity**, you should use the Tor Browser. If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connecting to websites using HTTPS. A VPN is not a replacement for good security practices.
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> [Introduction to the Tor Browser](../../software/tor/_index.md#tor-browser) · [Tor Myths & FAQ](../../../wiki/advanced/tor-overview.md)
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[Detailed VPN Overview](../../../wiki/basics/vpn-overview.md)
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Proton VPN has published [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1437005085) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonvpn.android) clients, both supporting an easy-to-use interface as opposed to requiring you to manually configure your WireGuard connection. The Android client is also available on [GitHub](https://github.com/ProtonVPN/android-app/releases).
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<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">How to opt out of sharing telemetry</p>
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On Android, Proton hides telemetry settings under the misleadingly labeled "**Help us fight censorship**" menu in the settings panel. On other platforms these settings can be found under the "**Usage statistics**" menu.
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We are noting this because while we don't necessarily recommend against sharing anonymous usage statistics with developers, it is important that these settings are easily found and clearly labeled.
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> [!TIP]
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> On Android, Proton hides telemetry settings under the misleadingly labeled "**Help us fight censorship**" menu in the settings panel. On other platforms these settings can be found under the "**Usage statistics**" menu. We are noting this because while we don't necessarily recommend against sharing anonymous usage statistics with developers, it is important that these settings are easily found and clearly labeled.
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#### :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } Additional Notes
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@@ -256,12 +246,8 @@ Mullvad is very transparent about which nodes they [own or rent](https://mullvad
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## Criteria
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<p class="admonition-title">Danger</p>
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It is important to note that using a VPN provider will not make you anonymous, but it will give you better privacy in certain situations. A VPN is not a tool for illegal activities. Don't rely on a "no log" policy.
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> [!CAUTION]
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> It is important to note that using a VPN provider will not make you anonymous, but it will give you better privacy in certain situations. A VPN is not a tool for illegal activities. Don't rely on a "no log" policy.
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**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the providers we recommend. This allows us to provide completely objective recommendations.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../../../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements for any VPN provider wishing to be recommended, including strong encryption, independent security audits, modern technology, and more. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing a VPN provider, and conduct your own research to ensure the VPN provider you choose is as trustworthy as possible.
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