In this post, we’ll cover what MugshotLook is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of MugshotLook.
What is MugshotLook?
MugshotLook.com is a website providing social media photos and account information, bankruptcies, criminal records reports, detailed contact information, names of relatives, current and past addresses, employment details and more. Anyone can search for the personal details of individuals anonymously on the MugshotLook website.
If you are concerned about your personal information being displayed on MugshotLook.com, find out how to opt out and remove yourself by following the steps provided below in this opt out guide.
How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from MugshotLook?
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like MugshotLook:
- 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 MugshotLook 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 MugshotLook Manually?
1) Navigate to the MugshotLook webpage here: https://www.mugshotlook.com/name/landing. Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage and click on the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Info link.
2) In order to opt out of MugshotLook, you will need to search for your information. In the START HERE area of the Remove My Information webpage, enter your first name, last name, select the state where you live from the drop down options, and then click SEARCH.
3) Search results will be displayed. Find your name and personal details and click the Continue button to begin your removal.
4) A Remove your information request form will appear. Enter your email address, full name, address and phone number into the form. 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
5) An on-screen message will appear indicating an email from MugshotLook.com confirming your opt out request will be sent to the email address you provided in Step 4.
6) Check your email inbox for an OptOut Request Confirmation email from MugshoLook.com and open it. Click the Click to Remove your information link provided in the email to finalize your opt out.
7) An on-screen confirmation of your opt out will appear. Your information will be removed from MugshotLook.com.
You have taken a simple, but important step towards reclaiming your privacy. However, there are hundreds of People Search Sites out there displaying peoples’ personal information. They are constantly changing and being updated. It’s nearly impossible to stay on top of these data brokers which is why we offer our premium service that monitors and removes your profile from dozens of data brokers continuously. We do all the work. You get your time back and more peace of mind. Bonus tip: if you’re a business owner worried about the security of your employees, we also have Optery for Business.