Infotracer: How to Opt Out of Infotracer | Step-by-Step Instructions

In this post, we’ll cover what Infotracer is and step-by-step instructions on How to Opt Out of Infotracer.

What is Infotracer?

Infotracer is a people search data broker with a powerful search engine that has access to over 5 billion public records. You can find bankruptcy filings, names of relatives, relationship status, photos and videos, traffic violations, current and past addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of almost anyone. By entering a persons first and last name, and the city and state they live in, Infotracer will provide a detailed record containing that individuals personal information.

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If you are concerned about your personal information being exposed on Infotracer, follow step-by-step instructions on How to Opt Out of Infotracer below.

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How do I Opt Out of Infotracer Manually?

1) Go to their homepage https://infotracer.com/. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the “Exercise My Privacy Rights” link.

2) Navigate to the Infotracer opt-out page: https://infotracer.com/optout/. Enter your first and last name, select your state from the drop-down and then enter your city. Click Submit.

3) Before they show the search result, you need to check the verification box to confirm that you are not a robot.

4) Locate your profile from the list of records then check the box under Select Record. Under Request to Remove my Data a red Remove Data button will appear, click it.

5) In the next window, enter your email address. Entering a reason for your opt out in the comment section is optional. Complete the security CAPTCHA, then click Submit.

IMPORTANT: Whenever contacting a data broker, we highly recommend using a disposable email address, and NOT using your own primary email address. Data brokers are known to add you to their marketing lists and databases whenever you contact them, even if the purpose is to opt out! For more info on Disposable Emails click here

6) An on-screen notification will appear asking you to check your email to confirm your request. If you have additional profiles that appeared in the search results in Step 4 you would like to remove, click the green Back to Result button indicated in the red rectangle in the image above and repeat Steps 3 to 6 above.

7) Infotracer will send you an email. Click on the Click Here confirmation link in the email message to verify your data removal.

8) You will receive a notification that your removal request is being processed. Infotracer will email you when your data removal is complete.

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah or Virginia, follow the State specific Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of Infotracer provided below.

1) Go to their homepage https://infotracer.com/. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the “Exercise My Privacy Rights” link.

2) Scroll in the middle of the page and click the word that says here under the state you are residing to redirect you to their opt out form.

3) Select the state where you live (either California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah or Virginia) from the drop down. Select the Myself and Delete My Information boxes, enter your First Name, Last Name, Email Address, and an opt out reason in the Request Details section. Complete the security CAPTCHA and click the Submit button.

IMPORTANT: Whenever contacting a data broker, we highly recommend using a disposable email address, and NOT using your own primary email address. Data brokers are known to add you to their marketing lists and databases whenever you contact them, even if the purpose is to opt out! For more info on Disposable Emails click here

4) Infotracer will send you an email to verify your identity in order to process your opt out request.

5) Сheck your inbox for an email from Infotracer. Open the email and click the Confirm Email button to initiate your opt out.

6) A confirmation message will appear. You will get notification when your opt out request has been approved.