In this post, we’ll cover what PLCom is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of PLCom.
What is PLCom?
PLCom is a data broker that gathers personal information from public sources about people in the United States. Searching on a name will display contact information, current address, phone numbers and email addresses, financial information, personality data, social networking links, court records, traffic tickets and citations, marriage, divorce and bankruptcy information.
If you are concerned about your personal information being revealed on sites like PLCom, learn how to opt out by following the step-by-step instructions provided below.
How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from PLCom?
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like PLCom:
- 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 PLCom 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 PLCom Manually?
1) Navigate to PLCom webpage here: https://plcom.net/. In order to opt out of PLCom, you will need to search for your record. In the People Search area, enter your first and last name, the city and state where you live, and then click the search icon.
2) From the results displayed, find your profile and click the VIEW DETAILS button in the upper right corner.
3) Detailed personal information about you will be displayed. Copy your profile URL as indicated in the image below.
4) Access the PLCom opt out form by going back to the PLCom home page here: https://plcom.net/. Scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click Do Not Sell My Info.
5) The PLCom opt out form will appear. Paste your profile URL copied from Step 3 above into the Profile URL field. Then, enter your full name and email address. Complete the security CAPTCHA and then Click Submit Opt Out Request.
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) A message confirming your removal request will appear. You will receive an email from PLCom.
7) Check your inbox for an email from PLCom and open it. Click the verification link provided in the email.
8) Confirmation of your opt out will appear. Your personal information will be removed from the PLCom website.
Congratulations on completing your opt-out!
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.