In this post, we’ll cover what PublicSearcher is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of PublicSearcher.
What is PublicSearcher?
PublicSearcher is a people search site that shows personal details like full name, age, relatives’ names, current and past addresses, phone numbers, marriage and divorce records, education history, bankruptcies, criminal records, neighbors’ names, and social media statuses on their website with a simple search.
If you are concerned about your personal information being revealed on sites like PublicSearcher.com, learn how to opt out by following the step-by-step instructions provided below.
How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from PublicSearcher?
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like PublicSearcher:
- 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 PublicSearcher 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 PublicSearcher Manually?
1) Navigate to the PublicSearcher website here: https://www.publicsearcher.com/ Scroll to down to the bottom of the homepage and click the Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Info link.
2) A new webpage will open with a Remove My Information form. Enter your first and last name into the fields provided. Select the state where you live from the drop-down options and then click SEARCH.
3) Complete the security CAPTCHA to continue your opt out.
4) Find your name from the search results that appear. Click the green Continue button next to your name and information to begin your removal.
5) A Remove your information form will appear. Enter your email address, full name, address and phone number into the fields as indicated. 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 confirming your information removal request.
7) Check your email inbox for an email from PublicSearcher.com. Open the email and click the confirmation link.
8) Confirmation of your opt out will appear. Your personal information will be removed from the PublicSearcher.com website.
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.