Remove Your Information From Intelius | Opt Out Guide – Video Instructions
Watch the video below and learn how to opt out and remove your personal information from Intelius. A step by step opt out guide with instructions and images is provided below the video. Please note that we periodically update our video and guide to reflect changes in the Intelius opt out procedure. Stay informed about the latest methods to maintain your privacy.
In this post, we’ll cover what Intelius is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of Intelius.
What is Intelius?
Intelius is an online data broker that collects detailed personal information about everyday people and then sells that information to businesses and individuals.They have services for background checks, reverse phone lookups, reverse address lookups, and public records databases where anyone can obtain current and past home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, the names of family members and former roommates, criminal records, and much more. Information like this can often be used by hackers, scammers, and stalkers.
How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from Intelius?
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like Intelius:
- Sign up for Optery's automated opt out and data deletion service. Our service will monitor and remove your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. Click here to sign up and get started with a free account and to learn about our automated service plans.
- Remove your personal information from Intelius by following the steps outlined below. Optery provides guides with step-by-step opt out instructions for many other data brokers here.
- If you are a resident of California, you can opt out of data broker sites that follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) law. Click here to review Instructions for submitting a CCPA Data Deletion Request.
How do I Opt Out of Intelius Manually?
1) Open a web browser and go to the Intelius website here: www.intelius.com Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage and click the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link.
2) In the window that appears, click on the expansion arrow under the VIEW PUBLIC DATA TOOLS box. Then click the MANAGE MY SUPPRESSION RULES box.
3) The Suppression Center will have a form to fill out. Your personal data opt out on the Intelius website is managed by PeopleConnect. Enter your email address and check the box to agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Then click Continue.
4) An on screen message will appear notifying you that an email has been sent to your inbox.
5) Check your inbox for an email from PeopleConnect and open it. Click the VERIFY EMAIL link included in the email.
6) A new window will open. The next step in the opt out process is to provide your date of birth in the field provided. Check the verification box and then click Continue.
7) Next you will be asked to provide your complete legal name. Enter your first, middle and last name, check the box and then click Continue.
NOTE: If you have more than one name click add another name, fill out the required fields, and then click Continue.
8) A list of records will appear. Find your record and check the circle next to it. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Continue button.
9) You will need to verify your identity for your opt out. Choose the verification method from the drop-down options (email or phone number). Next, you will be asked to enter an email address or phone number that is listed under Verification at the top of the form. Then click Request Verification Code.
10) Once you receive your verification code, enter it where requested and follow the directions to continue. Once you are verified a confirmation message will appear. Click the Continue button to proceed with your opt out.
11) The last step of your opt out requires you to select Suppressed in the Desired Behavior section. This will conceal your personal information from the Intelius website. Click the Save button to finalize your opt out.
Congratulations on completing your opt-out. However, there are dozens more people searching sites out there displaying personal information, and they are changing and being updated periodically. It’s virtually impossible for any individual to stay on top of these data brokers on an ongoing basis which is why we offer our premium service that monitors and removes your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. We do all the work, you get your time back and more peace of mind.