In this post, we’ll cover what Spyfly is and provide step-by-step instructions on How to Opt Out of Spyfly.
What is Spyfly?
Spyfly is a data broker that offers public record background checks for people in the United States. The site provides users with access to data from thousands of different sources, including government records and private databases. Spyfly is often used by employers to screen potential employees, landlords to screen potential tenants, and people looking for information on someone they are dating or considering doing business with.
While Spyfly may be a useful tool for some people, others may not want their personal information to be easily accessible by anyone who wants to search for it. If you choose not to opt-out of Spyfly, your personal information will remain public and accessible to anyone. This could put you at risk for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious activities. Additionally, your information may be sold to third-party marketers without your consent. This could lead to unwanted marketing messages and spam as a result.
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like Spyfly:
- 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 Spyfly 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 Spyfly Manually?
1) Go to Spyfly’s homepage https://www.spyfly.com/. Once you are on the homepage, scroll down to the bottom. Under the Customer Support section, click the Remove Me From Website link.
2) On the new page that opens, how to remove your public record from the Public Information Services website instructions are provided. Click the Get Started button to proceed with your opt out.
3) You will need to search for the personal data you would like to remove using the form provided. Enter your first and last name, your age, the state where you live, complete the security CAPTCHA and click Continue.
4) From the search results that appear, find the record that contains your personal information and click the Remove button below it.
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) The site will request that you verify your identity before removing your personal data. Enter your email address in the space provided, check the agreement box, complete the security CAPTCHA and click the Continue button.
6) An on screen notification will appear indicating your opt out request has been submitted. A verification email will be sent to your email inbox.
7) Check your email inbox for an email message from SpyFly. Click the link provided in the email to validate your opt out request.
8) A verification message will appear indicating your opt out request will be processed.
9) Check your email inbox for confirmation that your opt-out has been completed. Your data will no longer appear on the SpyFly 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.